Metro profile · CBSA 18140

Healthcare wages in Columbus, OH

50 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)
—
100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$1,283/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$110/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
68
Across 50 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.

50 occupations · page 1 of 2
Occupation Category Annual Median Take-Home WageBench Score ↓
Surgeons, All Other (legacy)physician$609,450$591,16778
Dietetic Techniciansallied$50,920$49,39276
Therapists, All Otherallied$90,720$87,99872
Physical Therapist Aidessupport$39,990$38,79072
Anesthesiologistsphysician$441,230$427,99372
Cardiovascular Technologists and Techniciansallied$79,950$77,55271
Physical Therapistsallied$105,130$101,97670
Veterinary Technologists and Techniciansallied$49,260$47,78270
Nuclear Medicine Technologistsallied$103,510$100,40570
Nurse Anesthetistsnursing$231,810$224,85669
Nurse Midwivesnursing$134,380$130,34969
Orderliessupport$37,360$36,23969
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesnursing$61,910$60,05369
Occupational Therapistsallied$98,920$95,95269
Recreational Therapistsallied$60,590$58,77269
Respiratory Therapistsallied$81,860$79,40469
Speech-Language Pathologistsallied$96,460$93,56669
General Internal Medicine Physiciansphysician$249,990$242,49069
Pharmacy Techniciansallied$45,240$43,88369
Emergency Medicine Physiciansphysician$331,600$321,65269
Surgical Technologistsallied$64,120$62,19669
Dental Assistantssupport$48,760$47,29769
Home Health and Personal Care Aidessupport$34,880$33,83469
Nursing Assistantssupport$42,970$41,68169
Physical Therapist Assistantssupport$69,480$67,39669
Dentists, Generalphysician$166,180$161,19569
Physician Assistantsphysician$137,550$133,42469
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Techniciansallied$62,240$60,37369
Medical Assistantssupport$44,140$42,81669
Radiologic Technologists and Techniciansallied$80,200$77,79469
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