Health Careers

Careers

Careers in this pathway are related to the promotion of health and treatment of disease. These include research, prevention, treatment, and health related technologies. If you like caring for people or animals and helping restore or maintain health, this might be the right career path for you. If you’re interested in diseases and how the body works, and you enjoy reading about science and medicine, consider a career in the health sciences.

Salary Range (Michigan)

Dental Hygiene
Entry Level: $59,380
Median: $72,660
Highly Experienced: $80,170
EMT
Entry Level: $29,380
Median: $34,090
Highly Experienced: $48,770
Medical Assistant
Entry Level: $29,570
Median: $36,790
Highly Experienced: $45,060
Registered Nurse
Entry Level: $64,270
Median: $79,180
Highly Experienced: $100,920
Respiratory Therapist
Entry Level: $52,000
Median: $64,490
Highly Experienced: $78,470