Metro profile · CBSA 12060
Healthcare wages in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
53 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)
$1,862/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$165/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
68
Across 53 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
53 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | physician | $412,900 | $390,603 | 75 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $222,690 | $210,665 | 74 |
| Surgeons, All Other (legacy) | physician | $529,100 | $500,529 | 73 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $354,000 | $334,884 | 72 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $95,520 | $90,362 | 71 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $78,180 | $73,958 | 70 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $74,730 | $70,695 | 70 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $49,370 | $46,704 | 70 |
| Audiologists | allied | $105,540 | $99,841 | 70 |
| Paramedics | allied | $47,500 | $44,935 | 70 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $100,490 | $95,064 | 69 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $100,180 | $94,770 | 69 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $259,320 | $245,317 | 69 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $67,570 | $63,921 | 69 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $79,250 | $74,971 | 69 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $102,860 | $97,306 | 69 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $275,080 | $260,226 | 69 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $65,530 | $61,991 | 69 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $106,160 | $100,427 | 69 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $47,650 | $45,077 | 69 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $139,870 | $132,317 | 68 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $276,960 | $262,004 | 68 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $239,060 | $226,151 | 68 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $132,500 | $125,345 | 68 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $65,060 | $61,547 | 68 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $103,440 | $97,854 | 68 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $60,640 | $57,365 | 68 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $60,360 | $57,101 | 68 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $128,980 | $122,015 | 68 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $103,900 | $98,289 | 68 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.