Metro profile · CBSA 21340
Healthcare wages in El Paso, TX
36 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
4 active disasters in Texas· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 8 BALL FIRE
- CORNER POCKET FIRE
- HUNGGATE FIRE
- + 1 more declaration
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.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-05-18
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
45
Across 36 roles
Every healthcare occupation in El Paso
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
36 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $289,950 | $289,950 | 50 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $99,430 | $99,430 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $74,640 | $74,640 | 48 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $71,140 | $71,140 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $101,530 | $101,530 | 48 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $102,190 | $102,190 | 48 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $62,980 | $62,980 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $127,110 | $127,110 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $58,770 | $58,770 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $75,490 | $75,490 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $72,810 | $72,810 | 46 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $240,990 | $240,990 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $123,250 | $123,250 | 46 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $213,550 | $213,550 | 45 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $150,940 | $150,940 | 45 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $86,100 | $86,100 | 45 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $124,910 | $124,910 | 45 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $40,200 | $40,200 | 45 |
| Orderlies | support | $33,880 | $33,880 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $81,020 | $81,020 | 44 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $78,410 | $78,410 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $51,600 | $51,600 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $35,170 | $35,170 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $35,820 | $35,820 | 44 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $176,710 | $176,710 | 44 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $39,090 | $39,090 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $36,240 | $36,240 | 43 |
| Paramedics | allied | $33,820 | $33,820 | 43 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $107,220 | $107,220 | 43 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $29,270 | $29,270 | 43 |
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Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.