Metro profile · CBSA 16740
Healthcare wages in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
51 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)
—
100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$1,591/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$145/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
69
Across 51 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
51 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $572,910 | $548,561 | 80 |
| Neurologists | physician | $337,600 | $323,252 | 76 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $353,740 | $338,706 | 73 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $327,040 | $313,141 | 73 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $277,550 | $265,754 | 72 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $269,270 | $257,826 | 71 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $189,220 | $181,178 | 71 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $289,780 | $277,464 | 71 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $47,540 | $45,520 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $150,580 | $144,180 | 70 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $50,060 | $47,932 | 70 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $217,670 | $208,419 | 70 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $70,720 | $67,714 | 70 |
| Cardiologists | physician | $528,750 | $506,278 | 70 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $44,980 | $43,068 | 69 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $133,140 | $127,482 | 69 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $130,310 | $124,772 | 69 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $65,140 | $62,372 | 69 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $98,450 | $94,266 | 69 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $101,060 | $96,765 | 69 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $82,020 | $78,534 | 69 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $129,080 | $123,594 | 69 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,360 | $59,710 | 69 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $98,650 | $94,457 | 69 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $78,950 | $75,595 | 69 |
| Paramedics | allied | $45,550 | $43,614 | 69 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $46,220 | $44,256 | 69 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $44,110 | $42,235 | 69 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $63,490 | $60,792 | 69 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $46,310 | $44,342 | 69 |
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