- Physicians and surgeons
 - Physicians assistants -- $77,800
 - Dentists -- $147,010
 - Registered nurses -- $62,480
 - Physical therapists -- $71,520
 - Veterinarians -- $84,090
 - Dental hygienists --$64,910
 - Pharmacists -- $98,960
 - Biological scientists
 - Professors
 
How Much Do These Professionals Earn?
Mean salary data collected from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2007):