All 60 healthcare roles
Healthcare Roles
These are the 60 healthcare role types GlobalCybers places. Specialist roles (radiologists, therapists, pharmacists) are under Skilled Healthcare. All salary figures from BLS OEWS May 2025.
RoleKey credentialsMedian salaryReq. cert
Nurse
Patient care and treatment planning
Active RN license 7f· 2+ yrs experience
$75,000
RN
Doctor
Diagnosis and treatment of illnesses
MD or DO degree 7f· board certified
$200,000
MD/DO
Surgeon
Surgical procedures and post-op care
Board certified 7f· 5+ yrs experience
$250,000
Board Certification
Medical Assistant
Patient support and administrative duties
Certification required 7f· clinical experience
$40,000
CMA
Radiologic Technologist
Diagnostic imaging and patient care
ARRT certification required
$60,000
ARRT
Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation and therapy services
DPT degree 7f· state licensure
$85,000
DPT
Pharmacist
Medication dispensing and consultation
PharmD 7f· state licensure
$120,000
PharmD
Medical Records Specialist
Maintaining and securing patient records
RHIT certification preferred
$50,000
RHIT
Showing 8 of 60 healthcare roles. Salary data: BLS OEWS May 2025, SOC 6135 (Healthcare Practitioners). Role-level medians vary by specialization. View all open healthcare jobs →
Salary data — BLS OEWS May 2025
Healthcare Salary by Role
All salary data from BLS OEWS, May 2025 reference period. Healthcare Practitioner (SOC 6135) is the primary BLS code for this industry group.
Healthcare Practitioner
SOC 6135 7f· national 7f· BLS 2025
$55,000
Median annual 7f· $26.44/hr
$30K (P10)$120K+ (P90)
Nurse 7f— Top States
BLS state data 7f· SOC 6135
California$95,000
New York$92,000
Massachusetts$90,000
New Jersey$88,000
Texas$85,0007f–$110K
Doctor
SOC 29-1060 7f· national 7f· BLS 2025
$200,000
Median annual 7f· ~$96/hr
$120K (P10)$300K+ (P90)
Certifications — what each healthcare role needs
Healthcare Certifications GlobalCybers Verifies
These are the certifications most commonly required for healthcare roles. GlobalCybers verifies all of these against the issuing body before a candidate appears on your shortlist.
7f🏥RN 7f— Registered Nurse
State Nursing Boards
Required for registered nurses. Includes NCLEX-RN exam. Renew every 2 years. Required for most nursing roles in hospitals and clinics.
Full RN guide 7f→ 7f🩺CMA 7f— Certified Medical Assistant
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Required for medical assistants to demonstrate competence. Exam required. Renew every 60 months. Required for many MA roles in clinical settings.
Full CMA guide 7f→ 7f🖼️ARRT 7f— Radiologic Technologist
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Required for radiologic technologists. Includes ARRT exam. Renew annually with continuing education. Required in most imaging departments.
Browse all cert guides 7f→ 7f💊PharmD 7f— Doctor of Pharmacy
State Pharmacy Boards
Required for pharmacists to practice. Includes NAPLEX exam. Renew every 1-3 years depending on the state. Essential for all pharmacy roles.
Full PharmD guide 7f→ Healthcare jobs by city
Top US Healthcare Markets 7f— Jobs & Salary
These cities have the highest healthcare employment and the strongest demand for experienced healthcare practitioners, nurses, and doctors.
New York City, NY
New York 7f· 5 boroughs
$92K7f–$128K
RN range 7f· hospital and clinic
Los Angeles, CA
California 7f· LA County
$95K7f–$130K
RN range 7f· hospital and outpatient
Chicago, IL
Illinois 7f· Cook County
$88K7f–$118K
RN range 7f· urban hospitals
Houston, TX
Texas 7f· Harris County
$85K7f–$110K
RN range 7f· medical centers
Boston, MA
Massachusetts 7f· Suffolk County
$90K7f–$125K
RN range 7f· teaching hospitals
Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania 7f· Philadelphia County
$82K7f–$112K
RN range 7f· academic medical
GlobalCybers staffs healthcare roles in all 50 states. View all healthcare staffing agency locations →
Market context — 2026
The US Healthcare Labor Market in 2026
The BLS projects healthcare employment to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034 7f— steady growth influenced by an aging population.
7f🏥 Geriatric and chronic care demand
An aging population and advancements in medical technology are increasing demand for healthcare professionals, particularly in geriatric care and chronic disease management.
7f💻 Telehealth and digital health
Telehealth adoption is creating new roles for healthcare providers, requiring skills in digital health platforms and remote patient management.
7f🏃 Preventive care and wellness
Healthcare systems are emphasizing preventive care and wellness programs, driving demand for roles in health education and community health initiatives.
For companies trying to hire in this environment, the credential verification step is the bottleneck 7f— not the candidate sourcing. GlobalCybers resolves this by verifying RN, MD, DO, PharmD, and CMA credentials against their issuing bodies before the candidate name reaches the employer.
Frequently asked questions
Healthcare Industry FAQs
What is the difference between the Healthcare industry and Skilled Healthcare on GlobalCybers?
On GlobalCybers, Healthcare covers general practitioner roles 7f— Nurses, Doctors, Surgeons, Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, and Pharmacists. Skilled Healthcare covers the licensed specialists who provide targeted medical services 7f— Radiologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists.
What does a Nurse earn in 2026?
The BLS median annual wage for Nurses (SOC 29-1141) is $75,000 nationally per BLS OEWS May 2025. In the highest-paying states: California ($95,000), New York ($92,000), Massachusetts ($90,000). In Texas, experienced RNs in medical centers earn $85,0007f–$110,000.
How does GlobalCybers place healthcare practitioners differently from a traditional agency?
Three key differences: (1) Credential verification before shortlist 7f— every RN, MD, DO, PharmD, and CMA is confirmed against the issuing body before you see the candidate. (2) Flat $2,999/month retainer 7f— no per-hire fee. (3) 90-day written replacement guarantee 7f— included in your retainer, not an add-on.
What certifications are required for healthcare roles?
Common certifications include RN for nurses, MD or DO for doctors, CMA for medical assistants, ARRT for radiologic technologists, and PharmD for pharmacists. These certifications ensure practitioners meet required standards of competence.
Does the RN license expire?
RN licenses require renewal every 2 years in most states. Renewal often involves continuing education requirements to ensure nurses maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge.