Metro profile · CBSA 20500
Healthcare wages in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
34 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 34 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Durham-Chapel Hill
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
34 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $65,000 | $62,238 | 55 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $208,490 | $199,629 | 51 |
| Paramedics | allied | $46,330 | $44,361 | 48 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $37,580 | $35,983 | 48 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $73,970 | $70,826 | 48 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $50,660 | $48,507 | 48 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $47,350 | $45,338 | 48 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $47,690 | $45,663 | 48 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $66,950 | $64,105 | 48 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $41,260 | $39,506 | 48 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $51,670 | $49,474 | 48 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $132,500 | $126,869 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $132,300 | $126,677 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $141,360 | $135,352 | 47 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $80,430 | $77,012 | 47 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $46,450 | $44,476 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $100,240 | $95,980 | 46 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $33,630 | $32,201 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $40,560 | $38,836 | 46 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $44,100 | $42,226 | 46 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $60,610 | $58,034 | 46 |
| Audiologists | allied | $92,470 | $88,540 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $132,670 | $127,032 | 46 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $220,840 | $211,454 | 45 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $66,230 | $63,415 | 45 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $83,460 | $79,913 | 44 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $214,620 | $205,499 | 44 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $83,160 | $79,626 | 44 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | physician | $272,300 | $260,727 | 44 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $53,100 | $50,843 | 44 |
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