Metro profile · CBSA 15980

Healthcare wages in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

39 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 Florida· Fire

State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
  • COW CREEK FIRE
  • RAILROAD COMPLEX 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 2026-04-23
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
47
Across 39 roles

Every healthcare occupation in Cape Coral-Fort Myers

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

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Occupation Category Annual Median Take-Home WageBench Score ↓
Other Physicians, All Otherphysician$313,710$313,71051
Psychiatristsphysician$315,960$315,96050
Physical Therapist Aidessupport$37,630$37,63049
Ophthalmic Medical Techniciansallied$48,220$48,22049
Surgeons, All Other (legacy)physician$425,970$425,97048
Family Medicine Physiciansphysician$243,940$243,94048
Occupational Therapy Assistantssupport$73,340$73,34048
Psychiatric Techniciansallied$46,200$46,20048
Physical Therapist Assistantssupport$71,100$71,10048
Occupational Therapistsallied$100,850$100,85048
Dentists, Generalphysician$178,970$178,97048
Physical Therapistsallied$101,870$101,87048
Speech-Language Pathologistsallied$99,940$99,94048
Veterinariansallied$128,940$128,94048
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Techniciansallied$63,560$63,56048
Respiratory Therapistsallied$80,680$80,68047
Physician Assistantsphysician$131,700$131,70047
Nurse Practitionersnursing$129,670$129,67047
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesnursing$61,530$61,53047
Pharmacistsallied$134,880$134,88047
Home Health and Personal Care Aidessupport$35,010$35,01047
Anesthesiologistsphysician$383,630$383,63047
Dental Assistantssupport$46,370$46,37047
Nuclear Medicine Technologistsallied$97,370$97,37047
Radiologic Technologists and Techniciansallied$77,390$77,39047
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologistsallied$94,420$94,42047
Pharmacy Techniciansallied$44,490$44,49047
Surgical Technologistsallied$61,780$61,78047
Veterinary Technologists and Techniciansallied$45,860$45,86047
Dietetic Techniciansallied$34,430$34,43046
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