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Nurse practitioners and physician assistants among fastest-growing jobs paying over $100K

Confirmed1 source · Sep 1, 2026

Two healthcare professions are expected to rank among the fastest-growing occupations in the six-figure salary range.

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants among fastest-growing jobs paying over $100K
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What happened

The Hill reported that nurse practitioners and physician assistants are expected to be among the fastest-growing jobs that pay over $100,000 annually.

Context

The expansion of these roles reflects growing demand for healthcare services and the increasing integration of mid-level practitioners into clinical settings. This trend affects workforce planning in the medical field and signals opportunities in healthcare careers that offer both income stability and employment growth.