Six High-Paying Jobs in Medical Field

In this economy many companies are reluctant to hire full-time employees, so this offers an opportunity for independent contractor recruitment. You can still work although it is for a contract jobs which are usually temporary. As an independent contractor you can work a flexible schedule.

Here are a list of occupations in the medical profession that pay more for a contractor than most full time positions.

Registered Nurse

Median annual contractor income: $67,100
Typical degree: Associate's degree in nursing

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates new nursing jobs being added for the next 5 to 10 years. The reason for the high numerical increase is from the aging population.

Database Administrator

Median annual contractor income: $77,300
Typical degree: Bachelor's in computer science

You can find Database administrator jobs in government, banking, data processing, healthcare and even the computer industry. Higher pay goes to those with a MBA Degree.

Physical Therapist

Median annual contractor income: $80,700
Typical degree: Master’s in physical therapy

Other healthcare professionals that are in high demand will be physical therapists for years to come because of the elderly needing physical therapy sessions.

Systems Administrator

Median annual contractor income: $58,300
Typical degree: Bachelor's in computer science

New Technologies will cause system administrator jobs to grow and the more education you have the better positions you can acquire.

Web Developer

Median annual contractor income: $59,700
Typical degree: Bachelor’s in computer science

This is a competitive field and demand is strong for qualified candidates. Most Web developers work along with network systems and data communications analysts.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Median annual contractor income: $40,900
Typical degree: High school, vocational school

As long as cities continue to repair roads and build bridges heavy equipment operators will find work in highway, bridge and railroad construction, as well as civil engineering and local government projects.

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