Metro profile · CBSA 17820
Healthcare wages in Colorado Springs, CO
41 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
3 active disasters in Colorado· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- ELK FIRE
- LEE FIRE
- OAK 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.
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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
48
Across 41 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Colorado Springs
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
41 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $102,350 | $97,847 | 54 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $339,290 | $324,361 | 53 |
| Dermatologists | physician | $398,810 | $381,262 | 51 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $77,300 | $73,899 | 51 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $283,470 | $270,997 | 50 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $110,850 | $105,973 | 50 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $108,140 | $103,382 | 49 |
| Orderlies | support | $42,920 | $41,032 | 49 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $230,720 | $220,568 | 49 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $113,670 | $108,669 | 49 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $71,790 | $68,631 | 49 |
| Audiologists | allied | $102,270 | $97,770 | 48 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $282,900 | $270,452 | 48 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $68,360 | $65,352 | 48 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $154,050 | $147,272 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $105,780 | $101,126 | 48 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $87,890 | $84,023 | 48 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $86,470 | $82,665 | 48 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $101,350 | $96,891 | 48 |
| Paramedics | allied | $46,180 | $44,148 | 48 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $49,930 | $47,733 | 48 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $37,530 | $35,879 | 48 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $46,120 | $44,091 | 48 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $135,200 | $129,251 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $74,700 | $71,413 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $48,290 | $46,165 | 47 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $45,730 | $43,718 | 47 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $46,790 | $44,731 | 47 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $289,320 | $276,590 | 47 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $42,280 | $40,420 | 46 |
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Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.