Metro profile · CBSA 12420
Healthcare wages in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
44 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
4 active disasters in Texas· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 8 BALL FIRE
- CORNER POCKET FIRE
- HUNGGATE FIRE
- + 1 more declaration
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 2026-05-18
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$1,671/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$192/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
70
Across 44 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
44 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $84,930 | $84,930 | 75 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | physician | $281,940 | $281,940 | 75 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $122,050 | $122,050 | 74 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | physician | $362,620 | $362,620 | 73 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $73,810 | $73,810 | 73 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $188,190 | $188,190 | 72 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $81,500 | $81,500 | 72 |
| Audiologists | allied | $104,820 | $104,820 | 72 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $151,290 | $151,290 | 71 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $107,300 | $107,300 | 71 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $263,070 | $263,070 | 71 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $106,290 | $106,290 | 71 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $244,990 | $244,990 | 71 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $83,870 | $83,870 | 71 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $276,600 | $276,600 | 71 |
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $81,340 | $81,340 | 71 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $45,570 | $45,570 | 70 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $256,940 | $256,940 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $134,550 | $134,550 | 70 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $97,890 | $97,890 | 70 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $64,580 | $64,580 | 70 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $103,630 | $103,630 | 70 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $105,300 | $105,300 | 70 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $82,760 | $82,760 | 70 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $133,250 | $133,250 | 70 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $98,010 | $98,010 | 70 |
| Paramedics | allied | $45,740 | $45,740 | 70 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $47,010 | $47,010 | 70 |
| Orderlies | support | $39,210 | $39,210 | 70 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $48,500 | $48,500 | 70 |
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Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.