Metro profile · CBSA 23420
Healthcare wages in Fresno, CA
39 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
5 active disasters in California· Chemical · Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 2-7 FIRE
- BAIN FIRE
- CANYON FIRE
- + 2 more declarations
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
42
Across 39 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Fresno
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
39 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $163,380 | $153,577 | 51 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $98,160 | $92,270 | 50 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $289,290 | $271,933 | 47 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $107,350 | $100,909 | 46 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $125,420 | $117,895 | 45 |
| Audiologists | allied | $117,580 | $110,525 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $58,080 | $54,595 | 44 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $166,570 | $156,576 | 44 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $169,160 | $159,010 | 43 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $53,680 | $50,459 | 43 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $315,390 | $296,467 | 43 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $75,580 | $71,045 | 43 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $116,690 | $109,689 | 43 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $123,820 | $116,391 | 43 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $157,460 | $148,012 | 43 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $40,350 | $37,929 | 42 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $110,960 | $104,302 | 42 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $52,210 | $49,077 | 42 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $77,000 | $72,380 | 42 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $155,440 | $146,114 | 42 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $277,650 | $260,991 | 42 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $315,470 | $296,542 | 42 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $106,710 | $100,307 | 42 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $49,570 | $46,596 | 41 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $188,510 | $177,199 | 41 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $107,750 | $101,285 | 41 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $44,710 | $42,027 | 41 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $46,500 | $43,710 | 40 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $76,030 | $71,468 | 40 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $46,500 | $43,710 | 40 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Fresno
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.