Metro profile · CBSA 10500
Healthcare wages in Albany, GA
25 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
2 active disasters in Georgia· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- HIGHWAY 82 FIRE
- PINELAND ROAD FIRE
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-04-22
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
45
Across 25 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Albany
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
25 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $346,640 | $327,921 | 52 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $176,760 | $167,215 | 47 |
| Paramedics | allied | $45,070 | $42,636 | 47 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $59,370 | $56,164 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $98,190 | $92,888 | 46 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $42,340 | $40,054 | 45 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $122,170 | $115,573 | 45 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $58,310 | $55,161 | 45 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $130,700 | $123,642 | 45 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $76,540 | $72,407 | 45 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $121,900 | $115,317 | 45 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $74,910 | $70,865 | 45 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $41,390 | $39,155 | 45 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $59,920 | $56,684 | 45 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $215,750 | $204,100 | 44 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $118,370 | $111,978 | 44 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $223,400 | $211,336 | 44 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $42,820 | $40,508 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $78,330 | $74,100 | 43 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,000 | $35,002 | 43 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $35,260 | $33,356 | 43 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $80,390 | $76,049 | 43 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $79,360 | $75,075 | 43 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $36,030 | $34,084 | 42 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $26,670 | $25,230 | 42 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Albany
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.