Metro profile · CBSA 10540
Healthcare wages in Albany, OR
17 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
3 active disasters in Oregon· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- AKAWA BUTTE FIRE
- GRASSHOPPER FIRE
- LOWER DRY CREEK 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 2026-07-25
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
42
Across 17 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.
17 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $84,850 | $78,062 | 45 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $98,660 | $90,767 | 43 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $204,310 | $187,965 | 43 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $79,610 | $73,241 | 43 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $329,720 | $303,342 | 43 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $57,180 | $52,606 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $42,120 | $38,750 | 42 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $111,920 | $102,966 | 42 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $48,550 | $44,666 | 42 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $50,480 | $46,442 | 41 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $143,510 | $132,029 | 41 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $158,000 | $145,360 | 41 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $51,730 | $47,592 | 41 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $104,470 | $96,112 | 40 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $108,720 | $100,022 | 40 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $142,220 | $130,842 | 40 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $45,850 | $42,182 | 39 |
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.