Metro profile · CBSA 12260
Healthcare wages in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
41 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 41 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Augusta-Richmond County
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
41 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $281,050 | $265,873 | 48 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $67,040 | $63,420 | 48 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $265,280 | $250,955 | 48 |
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $417,100 | $394,577 | 48 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $74,960 | $70,912 | 47 |
| Paramedics | allied | $45,060 | $42,627 | 47 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $44,550 | $42,144 | 46 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $43,590 | $41,236 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $63,760 | $60,317 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $99,880 | $94,486 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $97,260 | $92,008 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $78,560 | $74,318 | 46 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $258,650 | $244,683 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $120,110 | $113,624 | 45 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $67,780 | $64,120 | 45 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $62,510 | $59,134 | 45 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $87,760 | $83,021 | 45 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $60,300 | $57,044 | 45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $120,270 | $113,775 | 45 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $43,790 | $41,425 | 45 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $131,630 | $124,522 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $39,880 | $37,726 | 44 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $153,510 | $145,220 | 44 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $117,240 | $110,909 | 44 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $211,310 | $199,899 | 44 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $52,010 | $49,201 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $82,950 | $78,471 | 44 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $87,170 | $82,463 | 44 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $82,200 | $77,761 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $37,140 | $35,134 | 44 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Augusta-Richmond County
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.