Metro profile · CBSA 13980
Healthcare wages in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
23 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)
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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 23 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
23 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramedics | allied | $48,320 | $45,807 | 48 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $73,000 | $69,204 | 48 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $51,960 | $49,258 | 48 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $43,460 | $41,200 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $124,800 | $118,310 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $98,800 | $93,662 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $101,750 | $96,459 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $60,530 | $57,382 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $77,110 | $73,100 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,480 | $44,063 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $125,050 | $118,547 | 45 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $131,740 | $124,890 | 45 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $85,770 | $81,310 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $40,510 | $38,403 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $39,350 | $37,304 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $37,850 | $35,882 | 44 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $57,460 | $54,472 | 44 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $36,820 | $34,905 | 43 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $81,230 | $77,006 | 43 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $105,300 | $99,824 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $29,700 | $28,156 | 43 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $128,140 | $121,477 | 42 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $207,770 | $196,966 | 42 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.