- While many think working in the medical field means you'll be earning a lot of money, there are plenty of medical professionals who make less than $100,000 per year.
- Physical therapists, chiropractors, and prosthetists are not all taking home six figures.
- Dental hygienists and registered nurses work alongside doctors, but are making significantly less, on average.
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From orthodontists to surgeons, most doctors are making well over six figures. But there are some people in the medical field who are raking in less than $100,000.
Despite working alongside the doctors, some positions like registered nurses and dental hygienists, aren't making even close to what their fellow medical experts are earning, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Turns out, working in the medical field doesn't necessarily mean you'll be making a lot of money.
These are all the medical professionals who are making less than doctors, on average: