In most cities today, healthcare is the biggest employer, responsible for 13% of jobs nationwide. NursingLink has profiled America’s ten biggest cities to help you find out what the average salaries are in each of the top ten and who the biggest employers are.

Across the country, 42% of healthcare jobs are in doctors’ offices and labs, and 34% are in hospitals. The third biggest employment setting is nursing and residential care facilities. So if you’re looking for a top healthcare career in a big city, you can get start here – get the low down on the highest paying cities now!

1. New York City

2. Los Angeles

3. Chicago

4. Dallas

5. Philadelphia

6. Houston

7. Miami

8. Washington, DC

9. Atlanta

10. Boston