Metro profile · CBSA 15180
Healthcare wages in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
29 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
4 active disasters in Texas· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 8 BALL FIRE
- CORNER POCKET FIRE
- HUNGGATE FIRE
- + 1 more declaration
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 2026-05-18
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 29 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Brownsville-Harlingen
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
29 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $330,890 | $330,890 | 52 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $73,020 | $73,020 | 49 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $100,940 | $100,940 | 48 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $103,810 | $103,810 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $72,190 | $72,190 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $99,310 | $99,310 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $124,530 | $124,530 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $120,940 | $120,940 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $131,280 | $131,280 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $127,370 | $127,370 | 46 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $215,480 | $215,480 | 45 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $56,250 | $56,250 | 45 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $168,640 | $168,640 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $38,090 | $38,090 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $81,090 | $81,090 | 44 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $66,990 | $66,990 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $65,100 | $65,100 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $38,280 | $38,280 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $35,460 | $35,460 | 43 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $134,550 | $134,550 | 43 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $75,400 | $75,400 | 43 |
| Paramedics | allied | $33,820 | $33,820 | 43 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $32,110 | $32,110 | 43 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $37,560 | $37,560 | 43 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $34,960 | $34,960 | 43 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $46,450 | $46,450 | 42 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $31,770 | $31,770 | 42 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $23,750 | $23,750 | 41 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $23,500 | $23,500 | 41 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Brownsville-Harlingen
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.