Metro profile · CBSA 13460
Healthcare wages in Bend, OR
24 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)
—
100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
—
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
—
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
42
Across 24 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Bend
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
24 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $90,270 | $83,048 | 47 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $135,010 | $124,209 | 46 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $224,990 | $206,991 | 45 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $59,990 | $55,191 | 45 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $103,350 | $95,082 | 44 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $83,260 | $76,599 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $56,950 | $52,394 | 43 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $159,100 | $146,372 | 43 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $59,590 | $54,823 | 43 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $50,080 | $46,074 | 43 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $114,460 | $105,303 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $43,140 | $39,689 | 43 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $114,870 | $105,680 | 42 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $54,110 | $49,781 | 42 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $165,960 | $152,683 | 42 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $50,080 | $46,074 | 41 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $148,610 | $136,721 | 41 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $109,560 | $100,795 | 41 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $262,570 | $241,564 | 40 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $35,730 | $32,872 | 39 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,800 | $91,816 | 39 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $119,020 | $109,498 | 37 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $62,490 | $57,491 | 37 |
| Paramedics | allied | $36,630 | $33,700 | 36 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Bend
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.