Metro profile · CBSA 16820
Healthcare wages in Charlottesville, VA
28 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
47
Across 28 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Charlottesville
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
28 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $53,060 | $50,301 | 49 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $79,770 | $75,622 | 48 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $142,950 | $135,517 | 48 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $86,720 | $82,211 | 48 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $66,700 | $63,232 | 48 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $286,090 | $271,213 | 48 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $48,110 | $45,608 | 48 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $74,010 | $70,161 | 48 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $44,140 | $41,845 | 48 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $241,460 | $228,904 | 47 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $99,320 | $94,155 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $67,120 | $63,630 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $142,220 | $134,825 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $100,930 | $95,682 | 47 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $162,400 | $153,955 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $102,400 | $97,075 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $79,560 | $75,423 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $133,540 | $126,596 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $33,850 | $32,090 | 46 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $94,800 | $89,870 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $127,460 | $120,832 | 46 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $44,560 | $42,243 | 46 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $88,700 | $84,088 | 45 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $45,040 | $42,698 | 45 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $42,140 | $39,949 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $40,430 | $38,328 | 44 |
| Paramedics | allied | $39,760 | $37,692 | 44 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $29,700 | $28,156 | 43 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Charlottesville
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.