Metro profile · CBSA 14540

Healthcare wages in Bowling Green, KY

25 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.

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1 active disaster in Kentucky· Severe Storm

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  • SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES

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.

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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 25 roles

Every healthcare occupation in Bowling Green

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

25 occupations
Occupation Category Annual Median Take-Home WageBench Score ↓
Other Physicians, All Otherphysician$407,570$391,26757
Radiologic Technologists and Techniciansallied$76,080$73,03746
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesnursing$60,830$58,39746
Pharmacistsallied$134,980$129,58146
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Techniciansallied$61,450$58,99246
Diagnostic Medical Sonographersallied$90,310$86,69846
Home Health and Personal Care Aidessupport$35,160$33,75446
Dental Assistantssupport$45,970$44,13146
Nursing Assistantssupport$38,340$36,80645
Physical Therapist Assistantssupport$62,740$60,23045
Surgical Technologistsallied$58,770$56,41945
Physical Therapistsallied$91,590$87,92645
Speech-Language Pathologistsallied$82,870$79,55544
Phlebotomistssupport$37,960$36,44244
Paramedicsallied$37,600$36,09644
Medical Assistantssupport$39,270$37,69944
Nurse Practitionersnursing$112,970$108,45144
Occupational Therapy Assistantssupport$61,690$59,22244
Occupational Therapistsallied$84,250$80,88044
Respiratory Therapistsallied$68,490$65,75044
Pharmacy Techniciansallied$37,210$35,72243
Registered Nursesnursing$79,120$75,95543
Veterinary Technologists and Techniciansallied$35,960$34,52242
Ophthalmic Medical Techniciansallied$35,380$33,96542
Veterinariansallied$97,260$93,37042
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Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.

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