Metro profile · CBSA 17980
Healthcare wages in Columbus, GA-AL
33 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
2 active disasters in Georgia· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- HIGHWAY 82 FIRE
- PINELAND ROAD 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.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-04-22
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
44
Across 33 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Columbus
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 ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | physician | $196,310 | $185,709 | 49 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $79,770 | $75,462 | 48 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $132,790 | $125,619 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $94,580 | $89,473 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $98,300 | $92,992 | 46 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $93,540 | $88,489 | 46 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $229,990 | $217,571 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $62,410 | $59,040 | 45 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $58,170 | $55,029 | 45 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $41,730 | $39,477 | 45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $121,530 | $114,967 | 45 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $59,330 | $56,126 | 45 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $77,150 | $72,984 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $40,200 | $38,029 | 44 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $181,990 | $172,163 | 44 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $117,030 | $110,710 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $82,500 | $78,045 | 44 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $52,750 | $49,902 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $52,560 | $49,722 | 44 |
| Paramedics | allied | $38,400 | $36,326 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $40,370 | $38,190 | 44 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $42,050 | $39,779 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $80,310 | $75,973 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $28,810 | $27,254 | 43 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $34,970 | $33,082 | 43 |
| Orderlies | support | $31,200 | $29,515 | 43 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $64,910 | $61,405 | 43 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $36,050 | $34,103 | 42 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $179,420 | $169,731 | 42 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $99,840 | $94,449 | 42 |
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Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.