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Healthcare

Healthcare is the Dayton Region's largest employment sector, with two major health systems — Premier Health and Kettering Health — along with the growing health-tech company CareSource and Dayton Children's Hospital. The sector offers competitive salaries with 15%+ premiums for underserved specialties, all in a market where the cost of living is 18% below the national average.

45,000+
Regional Jobs
$65,000
Average Salary
+4.5% annually
Annual Growth
Key Facts

What you should know.

Largest employment sector in the region

Two major health systems serving 1M+ patients

CareSource: one of the nation's largest Medicaid managed care providers

15%+ salary premiums for underserved specialties

Strong pipeline from WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine

Top Employers

Who's hiring.

Premier Health

12,000+

Multi-hospital health system with Level I trauma center

Kettering Health

10,000+

Network of 14 medical centers across the region

CareSource

4,000+

Non-profit managed care, one of nation's largest

Dayton Children's Hospital

3,000+

Regional pediatric healthcare leader

VA Medical Center

2,500+

Veteran healthcare services

Salary Ranges

What these roles pay in Dayton.

Remember: cost of living in Dayton is 18% below the national average.

Registered Nurse$60k-$85k
Physician$200k-$350k
Medical Technologist$50k-$70k
Healthcare Administrator$75k-$110k
Physical Therapist$70k-$90k
Pharmacist$110k-$140k

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