Metro profile · CBSA 19740

Healthcare wages in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

50 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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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)
$2,058/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$200/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
70
Across 50 roles

Every healthcare occupation in Denver-Aurora-Centennial

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 ↓
Neurologistsphysician$356,250$340,57577
Dietetic Techniciansallied$48,210$46,08974
Radiologic Technologists and Techniciansallied$98,000$93,68873
Cardiovascular Technologists and Techniciansallied$92,260$88,20173
Exercise Physiologistsallied$72,760$69,55973
Physical Therapist Aidessupport$42,520$40,64973
Surgical Technologistsallied$77,020$73,63172
Nuclear Medicine Technologistsallied$118,110$112,91372
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesnursing$75,810$72,47472
Speech-Language Pathologistsallied$112,090$107,15872
Audiologistsallied$114,730$109,68272
Orderliessupport$44,920$42,94472
General Internal Medicine Physiciansphysician$299,990$286,79072
Nursing Assistantssupport$49,110$46,94972
Veterinary Technologists and Techniciansallied$56,580$54,09072
Psychiatric Techniciansallied$50,100$47,89671
Other Physicians, All Otherphysician$298,600$285,46271
Pharmacistsallied$157,890$150,94371
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Techniciansallied$70,050$66,96871
Diagnostic Medical Sonographersallied$108,410$103,64071
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologistsallied$105,920$101,26071
Pharmacy Techniciansallied$50,970$48,72771
Recreational Therapistsallied$66,840$63,89970
Respiratory Therapistsallied$85,870$82,09270
Veterinariansallied$135,090$129,14670
Registered Nursesnursing$101,130$96,68070
Medical Assistantssupport$49,700$47,51370
Phlebotomistssupport$48,070$45,95570
Ophthalmic Medical Techniciansallied$49,870$47,67670
Home Health and Personal Care Aidessupport$38,900$37,18870
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