What's Your Worth?

Diversity Allied Health Careers' Second Annual Salary Report

It's that magical day: payday. You eagerly rip open your paycheck and scan it to find your net earnings. And when you see the amount, are you disappointed that the number hasn't magically increased since two weeks ago?

Are you wondering how you're going to afford this month's rent and bills? Or are you elated at how much you will be able to put into savings and maybe even dreaming of a new house or car?

Whether you're still in school and just dreaming of payday or you're currently employed, knowing your financial worth is vital. Your skills, experience and educational background not only make-up who you are, they also determine how much money you're able to earn.

In order to find out if you're being fairly compensated for all your hard work, it's important to have a clear sense of how your salary compares to your peers' salaries in your field of allied health. If you're currently underpaid in your position, maybe it's time to ask for a raise or look for a higher-paying job. Or maybe this is an opportunity to realize just how generous your current employer really is.

Diversity: Allied Health Careers' Second Annual Salary Report will be a beneficial tool for you to discover what the average salary ranges are for many allied health care careers. In general, you can expect some great financial news. Because of the high demand and low supply within many allied health occupationsÑa trend that is expected to continue for years to comeÑsalaries continue to increasing at rates well above the national average. You can expect signing bonuses, enhanced benefits and other ÒperksÓ to be offered by many health care employers as well.

Due to space limitations, this report is not intended to provide comprehensive salary data on all allied health disciplines. For more information on other allied health care fields and salary ranges, check out salary.com, the American Medical Association's Web site (www.ama.org), Health Care Job Store (www.healthcarejobstore.com) or (Payscale.com).

Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist Assistant
$90,000 - $110,000 (American Medical Association)

Anesthesia Technician
$26,206 (Salary.com)

Art Therapy
Art Therapist
$35,561 (Health Care Job Store)

Biotechnology/Biology
Biotechnology Research Scientist
$63,700 (Payscale.com)

Biotechnology Research Associate
$40,100 (Payscale.com)

Biological Technician
$33,000 (Payscale.com)

Cardiac Medicine
Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist
$89,620 (Salary.com)

Echocardiograph Technician
$46,754 (Salary.com)

Cardiac Catheterization Technologist
$45,110 (Salary.com)

Cardiac Technician
$30,231 (Salary.com)

EKG Technician
$26,149 (Salary.com)

Cytotechnology
Cytotechnologist
$50,735 (Salary.com)

Dentistary
Dental Hygienist
$47,422 (Payscale.com)

Dental Laboratory Technician
$29,080 (Payscale.com)

Dental Assistant
$23,534 (Payscale.com)

Dietetics
Dietitian
$40,975 (Salary.com)

Dietetic Technician
$19,189 (Payscale.com)

Emergency Medicine
Paramedic
$30,184 (Salary.com)

Emergency Medical Technician
$29,293 (Salary..com)

Genetic Counseling
Genetic Counselor
$53,800 (American Medical Association)

Histology
Histotechnology Supervisor
$50,086 (American Medical Association)

Histotechnologist
$41,122 (American Medical Association)

Histologic Technician
$34,549 (American Medical Association)

Kinesiology
Kinesiotherapist
$35,000 (American Medical Association)

Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
$31,474 (Payscale.com)

Medical Appliances, Orthotics and Prostheses
Orthotist
$56,398 (Health Care Job Store)

Prosthetist
$50,714 (Health Care Job Store)

Medical Appliances Technician
$27,459 (Payscale.com)

Medical Assistantship
Medical Assistant
$21,865 (Payscale.com)

Medical Illustration
Medical Illustrator
$34,295 (Salary.com)
$50,000-$75,000 average according to AMA

Medical Management and Information
Medical Records Director
$78,437 (Salary.com)

Medical and Health Services Manager
$57,208 (Payscale.com)

Medical Records Administrator
$51,086 (Salary.com)

Medical Transcription Supervisor
$41,518 (Salary.com)

Medical Records Transcriptionist
$30,261 (Salary.com)

Medical Records and Health Information Technician
$22,462 (Payscale.com)

Medical Technology
Chief Medical Technologist in the United States
$51,079 (Salary.com)

Medical Technologist - Microbiology
$44,198 (Salary.com)

Medical Technologist - Hematology
$43,507 (Salary.com)

Medical Laboratory Technician, Sr.
$39,434 (Salary.com)

Medical Laboratory Technician
$32,544 (Salary.com)

Mental Health/ Counseling
Marriage / Family Therapist
$38,819 (Payscale.com)

Mental Health Counselor
$28,380 (Payscale.com)

Mental Health or Substance Abuse Social Worker
$29,952 (Payscale.com)

Psychiatric Technician
$23,736 (Payscale.com)

Psychiatric Aide
$20,831 (Payscale.com)

Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine Director
$69,835 (Salary.com)

Nuclear Medicine Technician - Registered
$50,081 (Salary.com)

Nuclear Medicine Technologist
$46,065 (Salary.com)

Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
$51,698 (Payscale.com)

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
$33,494 (Payscale.com)

Occupational Therapist Aide
$20,507 (Payscale.com)

Opticianry
Opthalmic Dispensing Optician
$24,074 (Payscale.com)

Opthalmic Laboratory Technician
$20,923 (Payscale.com)

Pharmacy
Pharmacy Director
$106,685 (Salary.com)

Assistant Director of Pharmacy
$93,689 (Salary.com)

Pharmacist
$88,626 (Salary.com)

Clinical Pharmacist
$75,296 (Salary.com)

Pharmacy Technician II
$25,384 (Salary.com)

Pharmacy Technician I
$22,690 (Salary.com)

Physical Therapy
Director of Physical Therapy
$66,000 (Payscale.com)

Physical Therapist
$57,907 (Payscale.com)

Certified Physical Therapist Assistant
$33,158 (Payscale.com)

Physical Therapy Aide
$20,290 (Payscale.com)

Physician Assistantship
Physician Assistant
$69,567 (American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2002)

Radiation Therapy Technologist
Radiologic Technologist
$41,455 (Salary.com)

Chief Radiologic Technologist
$56,519 (Salary.com)

Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT)
$52,646 (Salary.com)

Radiologic Technician
$35,000 (Payscale.com)

Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Counselor
$25,894 (Payscale.com)

Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist
$43,854. (Salary.com)

Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician
$35,266 (Salary.com)

Sonography
Chief Ultrasound Technologist
$60,758 (Salary.com)

Ultrasound Technologist
$50,398 (Salary.com)

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Speech and Hearing Therapy Supervisor
$62,000 (salary.com)

Speech-Language Pathologist
$52,502 (Salary.com)

Audiologist
$51,101 (Salary.com)

Sports Medicine
Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Education
$43,652 (Salary.com)

Assistant Athletic Trainer - Higher Education
$34,627 (Salary.com)

Surgical Technology
Surgical Technologist
$34,316 (Salary.com)