Metro profile · CBSA 12020

Healthcare wages in Athens-Clarke County, GA

30 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)
—
100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
—
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
—
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
45
Across 30 roles

Every healthcare occupation in Athens-Clarke County

Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.

30 occupations
Occupation Category Annual Median Take-Home WageBench Score ↓
Emergency Medicine Physiciansphysician$388,370$367,39850
Cardiovascular Technologists and Techniciansallied$80,820$76,45648
General Internal Medicine Physiciansphysician$281,100$265,92148
Occupational Therapistsallied$101,080$95,62247
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Techniciansallied$60,280$57,02546
Dentists, Generalphysician$166,440$157,45246
Nurse Practitionersnursing$128,140$121,22046
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesnursing$61,600$58,27446
Physical Therapistsallied$101,570$96,08546
Respiratory Therapistsallied$81,730$77,31746
Speech-Language Pathologistsallied$93,890$88,82046
Veterinariansallied$123,320$116,66146
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologistsallied$92,060$87,08946
Surgical Technologistsallied$63,950$60,49746
Physical Therapist Assistantssupport$65,910$62,35146
Physician Assistantsphysician$125,460$118,68545
Radiologic Technologists and Techniciansallied$75,360$71,29145
Pharmacistsallied$132,230$125,09045
Dental Assistantssupport$43,970$41,59645
Medical Assistantssupport$38,620$36,53544
Other Physicians, All Otherphysician$235,360$222,65144
Family Medicine Physiciansphysician$217,050$205,32944
Paramedicsallied$38,440$36,36444
Registered Nursesnursing$82,200$77,76144
Nursing Assistantssupport$36,330$34,36844
Phlebotomistssupport$38,570$36,48744
Pharmacy Techniciansallied$38,080$36,02443
Veterinary Technologists and Techniciansallied$36,670$34,69042
Home Health and Personal Care Aidessupport$27,900$26,39342
Diagnostic Medical Sonographersallied$75,720$71,63142
Pro tier

Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Athens-Clarke County

Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.

Download ROI (Pro)