Top 5 Highest-Paid Medical Professionals in Abu Dhabi
Medical professionals have grown increasingly common in Abu Dhabi’s growing economy, powered in part by the UAE’s fast population growth. Additionally, the UAE’s aging population is predicted to expand by more than half, from 1.1 % now to 4.4 % by 2030. It presented them with a significant dilemma: training and attracting suitable healthcare workers for their city.
Most healthcare professionals in the UAE get transportation or travel allowances from their companies, mandated health insurance, and subsidized furnished accommodation. Apart from that, international healthcare professionals are drawn to Abu Dhabi by their incentives due to working in the United Arab Emirates.
However, there’s no ignoring the reality that pay remains the most important factor in deciding whether or not to take a job. Here’s some great news for all of you! We’ve compiled a list of the top five highest-paid healthcare professionals in Abu Dhabi, based on data from the US-UAE Business Council’s Healthcare Sector:
#5 Nurses
Abu Dhabi is experiencing a nursing shortage. Based on the 2015 World Statistic Report of the World Health Organization, there are various opportunities for foreign nurses since only 31 out of 100,000 people in the UAE were nursing workers. The annual median salary for qualified nurses in Abu Dhabi is AED 99,560 or Php1,493,400.
#4 Medical Technologist
Medical technologists, often known as clinical laboratory scientists, are the fourth profession on our list. According to the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi (DOH Abu Dhabi), a shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly Medical Technologists, was found in 2014. The annual median salary for a medical technologist is AED 117,968 or Php 1,769,520.
#3 Radiologic Technologist
On the other hand, radiologic technologists are the third highest-paid healthcare professionals in Abu Dhabi. Radiologic technologists are one of the smaller groups of healthcare professionals in Abu Dhabi, despite rapidly growing numbers due to the city’s healthcare expansion. The annual median salary of Radiologic technologists is AED 120,000 or PHP 1,800,000.
#2 Respiratory Therapist
In 2017, the number of hospitals increased to 60. The number of healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi that require additional Respiratory Therapists has risen dramatically. The annual median salary of a Respiratory Therapist is AED 201,784 or PHP 3,026,760.
#1 Doctors or Physician
Doctors or physicians are the highest-paid healthcare professionals in Abu Dhabi. According to the Statistical Yearbook of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi had a ratio of 3.3 physicians per 1,000 population last 2017, which signifies the high demand for doctors or physicians. The annual median salary of doctors or physicians is AED 433,881 or PHP 6,508,215.