Metro profile · CBSA 15260
Healthcare wages in Brunswick-St. Simons, GA
19 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
2 active disasters in Georgia· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- HIGHWAY 82 FIRE
- PINELAND ROAD FIRE
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 2026-04-22
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 19 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Brunswick-St. Simons
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
19 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $72,500 | $68,585 | 48 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $103,260 | $97,684 | 47 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $100,150 | $94,742 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $97,550 | $92,282 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $136,680 | $129,299 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $58,180 | $55,038 | 45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $120,510 | $114,002 | 45 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $59,200 | $56,003 | 45 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $43,820 | $41,454 | 45 |
| Paramedics | allied | $40,770 | $38,568 | 45 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $41,820 | $39,562 | 45 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $40,980 | $38,767 | 45 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $82,630 | $78,168 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $35,940 | $33,999 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,690 | $35,655 | 43 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $37,090 | $35,087 | 43 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $63,290 | $59,872 | 42 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $28,330 | $26,800 | 42 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $149,990 | $141,891 | 39 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Brunswick-St. Simons
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.