Metro profile · CBSA 18880

Healthcare wages in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

31 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.

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  • COW CREEK FIRE
  • RAILROAD COMPLEX 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
47
Across 31 roles

Every healthcare occupation in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin

Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.

31 occupations · page 1 of 2
Occupation Category Annual Median Take-Home WageBench Score ↓
Family Medicine Physiciansphysician$322,030$322,03054
Cardiovascular Technologists and Techniciansallied$84,270$84,27050
Veterinary Technologists and Techniciansallied$48,070$48,07048
Physical Therapist Assistantssupport$71,540$71,54048
Other Physicians, All Otherphysician$278,460$278,46048
Veterinariansallied$128,990$128,99048
Speech-Language Pathologistsallied$99,000$99,00048
Respiratory Therapistsallied$80,530$80,53047
Physician Assistantsphysician$130,730$130,73047
Dentists, Generalphysician$163,700$163,70047
Pharmacistsallied$136,070$136,07047
Occupational Therapistsallied$98,500$98,50047
Physical Therapistsallied$100,040$100,04047
Home Health and Personal Care Aidessupport$34,860$34,86047
Paramedicsallied$42,500$42,50047
Pharmacy Techniciansallied$44,270$44,27047
Surgical Technologistsallied$61,830$61,83047
Dental Assistantssupport$47,180$47,18047
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesnursing$59,060$59,06046
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Techniciansallied$58,990$58,99046
Nurse Practitionersnursing$124,680$124,68046
Nurse Anesthetistsnursing$215,990$215,99046
Phlebotomistssupport$39,670$39,67045
Psychiatric Techniciansallied$39,590$39,59045
Ophthalmic Medical Techniciansallied$39,890$39,89045
Nursing Assistantssupport$36,970$36,97045
Medical Assistantssupport$39,580$39,58045
Radiologic Technologists and Techniciansallied$63,880$63,88044
Diagnostic Medical Sonographersallied$79,970$79,97044
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologistsallied$76,500$76,50044
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