Metro profile · CBSA 16620
Healthcare wages in Charleston, WV
33 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)
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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 33 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Charleston
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
33 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeons, All Other (legacy) | physician | $619,320 | $589,593 | 56 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $344,250 | $327,726 | 54 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $280,250 | $266,798 | 50 |
| Radiologists | physician | $482,670 | $459,502 | 50 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $285,470 | $271,767 | 48 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $103,760 | $98,780 | 47 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,980 | $59,957 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $129,260 | $123,056 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $79,570 | $75,751 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $63,020 | $59,995 | 45 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $131,660 | $125,340 | 45 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $91,520 | $87,127 | 45 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $152,980 | $145,637 | 45 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $126,620 | $120,542 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $40,120 | $38,194 | 44 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $54,370 | $51,760 | 44 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $68,670 | $65,374 | 44 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $112,140 | $106,757 | 44 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $86,780 | $82,615 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $41,710 | $39,708 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $36,250 | $34,510 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $38,190 | $36,357 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $37,930 | $36,109 | 43 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $57,520 | $54,759 | 43 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $38,090 | $36,262 | 43 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $80,230 | $76,379 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $28,680 | $27,303 | 43 |
| Paramedics | allied | $32,850 | $31,273 | 42 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $35,150 | $33,463 | 42 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $49,110 | $46,753 | 42 |
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