Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner Salary in 2026

    SOC: 29-1299.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $113,730
    per year
    Salary Range
    $65K – $194K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    30,870
    employed
    Job Growth
    +2.0%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners Make?

    Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners earn a median annual salary of $113,730 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $65,210 at the 10th percentile to $194,000 at the 90th percentile — a range of $128,790. The highest-paying state is Maryland at $160,560.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$65,210
    25th percentile$83,350
    Median (50th)$113,730
    75th percentile$161,350
    90th percentile$194,000
    10th: $65,210Median: $113,73090th: $194,000
    Section 02

    Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Marylandtop$160,560
    District of Columbia$145,480
    Virginia$128,940
    Montana$124,550
    Georgia$123,840
    California$118,210
    New York$117,190
    Hawaii$116,800
    Utah$113,730
    North Carolina$112,590
    Missouri$111,050
    Maine$108,020
    Washington$107,100
    Massachusetts$104,770
    Wisconsin$104,330
    Minnesota$104,100
    Connecticut$102,150
    Texas$101,420
    New Jersey$100,900
    Wyoming$99,570
    Nevada$98,740
    Ohio$96,700
    New Mexico$96,660
    Vermont$94,450
    Alaska$94,000
    Alabama$92,750
    West Virginia$92,750
    Kentucky$89,860
    Nebraska$89,380
    Illinois$88,730
    Michigan$88,000
    Rhode Island$87,050
    North Dakota$86,940
    Tennessee$86,940
    Iowa$86,830
    Colorado$86,740
    Oregon$85,840
    Louisiana$84,640
    Kansas$83,510
    Mississippi$82,220
    Pennsylvania$80,720
    Arizona$79,990
    Indiana$79,790
    South Dakota$79,790
    Arkansas$79,790
    New Hampshire$79,730
    South Carolina$66,950
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners

    Raleigh-Cary, NC
    Highest paying
    $179,960
    top metro salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
    $162,610
    $-17,350 vs highest
    Maryland
    $160,560
    $-19,400 vs highest
    District of Columbia
    $145,480
    $-34,480 vs highest
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $137,240
    $-42,720 vs highest
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
    $137,180
    $-42,780 vs highest
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
    $131,120
    $-48,840 vs highest
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
    $128,940
    $-51,020 vs highest
    Section 04

    Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$65,210 – $83,350
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$113,730
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$161,350
    Senior (15+ yrs)$194,000+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners in Raleigh-Cary, NC earn $179,960 — $66,230 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($161,350) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 29-1299.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.