Metro profile · CBSA 13820
Healthcare wages in Birmingham, AL
38 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
—
100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$1,259/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$110/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
65
Across 38 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Birmingham
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
38 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $334,100 | $320,736 | 74 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $138,800 | $133,248 | 68 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $62,380 | $59,885 | 67 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $61,040 | $58,598 | 67 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $97,750 | $93,840 | 67 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $95,250 | $91,440 | 67 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $63,170 | $60,643 | 66 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $237,040 | $227,558 | 66 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $42,050 | $40,368 | 66 |
| Audiologists | allied | $86,300 | $82,848 | 66 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $189,650 | $182,064 | 66 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $84,290 | $80,918 | 66 |
| Paramedics | allied | $38,920 | $37,363 | 66 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $87,460 | $83,962 | 65 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $67,480 | $64,781 | 65 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $36,820 | $35,347 | 65 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $37,270 | $35,779 | 65 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $29,550 | $28,368 | 65 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $107,700 | $103,392 | 65 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $78,680 | $75,533 | 65 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $106,890 | $102,614 | 65 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $51,430 | $49,373 | 65 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $35,470 | $34,051 | 65 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $38,190 | $36,662 | 65 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $85,700 | $82,272 | 65 |
| Orderlies | support | $31,310 | $30,058 | 65 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $36,770 | $35,299 | 65 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $38,700 | $37,152 | 65 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $75,750 | $72,720 | 64 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $37,100 | $35,616 | 64 |
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