Metro profile · CBSA 14460

Healthcare wages in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

53 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)
$2,762/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$285/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
63
Across 53 roles

Every healthcare occupation in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.

53 occupations · page 1 of 2
Occupation Category Annual Median Take-Home WageBench Score ↓
Cardiovascular Technologists and Techniciansallied$107,000$101,65069
Radiologic Technologists and Techniciansallied$104,590$99,36167
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologistsallied$123,910$117,71567
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesnursing$82,190$78,08167
Nurse Midwivesnursing$174,870$166,12767
Psychiatric Techniciansallied$57,610$54,73067
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Techniciansallied$79,480$75,50666
Surgical Technologistsallied$81,500$77,42566
Respiratory Therapistsallied$104,580$99,35166
Physical Therapist Assistantssupport$80,430$76,40965
Dental Assistantssupport$58,160$55,25265
Nuclear Medicine Technologistsallied$123,450$117,27865
Diagnostic Medical Sonographersallied$109,200$103,74064
Ophthalmic Medical Techniciansallied$52,670$50,03764
Home Health and Personal Care Aidessupport$40,910$38,86564
Paramedicsallied$50,560$48,03264
Family Medicine Physiciansphysician$284,010$269,81064
Audiologistsallied$108,960$103,51264
Veterinariansallied$138,900$131,95563
Nursing Assistantssupport$47,590$45,21163
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatricphysician$325,200$308,94063
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatricphysician$392,300$372,68563
Phlebotomistssupport$50,420$47,89963
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeonsphysician$394,690$374,95663
Medical Assistantssupport$50,740$48,20363
Registered Nursesnursing$106,180$100,87163
Nurse Practitionersnursing$147,480$140,10663
Veterinary Technologists and Techniciansallied$50,970$48,42263
Exercise Physiologistsallied$64,170$60,96263
Dietetic Techniciansallied$40,130$38,12463
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