Metro profile · CBSA 17780
Healthcare wages in College Station-Bryan, TX
28 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
4 active disasters in Texas· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 8 BALL FIRE
- CORNER POCKET FIRE
- HUNGGATE FIRE
- + 1 more declaration
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 2026-05-18
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 28 roles
Every healthcare occupation in College Station-Bryan
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 ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $326,090 | $326,090 | 53 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $74,980 | $74,980 | 50 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $104,580 | $104,580 | 48 |
| Paramedics | allied | $44,420 | $44,420 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $75,670 | $75,670 | 48 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $126,210 | $126,210 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $97,870 | $97,870 | 47 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $43,980 | $43,980 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $136,310 | $136,310 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $43,630 | $43,630 | 46 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $154,340 | $154,340 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $60,020 | $60,020 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $116,170 | $116,170 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $59,750 | $59,750 | 46 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $58,110 | $58,110 | 46 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $44,850 | $44,850 | 46 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $83,090 | $83,090 | 45 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $40,260 | $40,260 | 45 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $70,680 | $70,680 | 45 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $236,170 | $236,170 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $36,710 | $36,710 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $79,940 | $79,940 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $80,790 | $80,790 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $35,610 | $35,610 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,850 | $37,850 | 44 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $26,420 | $26,420 | 42 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $24,610 | $24,610 | 41 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $68,850 | $68,850 | 33 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in College Station-Bryan
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.