Metro profile · CBSA 18020
Healthcare wages in Columbus, IN
14 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
46
Across 14 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.
14 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $369,300 | $358,036 | 54 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $47,260 | $45,819 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,400 | $60,497 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $137,330 | $133,141 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $96,400 | $93,460 | 46 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $44,580 | $43,220 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $125,780 | $121,944 | 46 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $33,080 | $32,071 | 46 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $40,990 | $39,740 | 45 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $124,460 | $120,664 | 45 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $38,260 | $37,093 | 45 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $61,140 | $59,275 | 45 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $38,370 | $37,200 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $77,030 | $74,681 | 43 |
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Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.