Metro profile · CBSA 23540
Healthcare wages in Gainesville, FL
32 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
2 active disasters in Florida· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 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.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-04-23
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 32 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Gainesville
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
32 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | physician | $404,240 | $404,240 | 56 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $291,160 | $291,160 | 50 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $80,080 | $80,080 | 49 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $184,220 | $184,220 | 49 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $134,270 | $134,270 | 48 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $36,830 | $36,830 | 48 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $68,230 | $68,230 | 48 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $46,530 | $46,530 | 48 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $97,470 | $97,470 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $97,130 | $97,130 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $98,700 | $98,700 | 47 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $96,230 | $96,230 | 47 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $129,150 | $129,150 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $71,240 | $71,240 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,340 | $46,340 | 47 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $225,280 | $225,280 | 47 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $78,140 | $78,140 | 47 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $222,820 | $222,820 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $59,970 | $59,970 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $129,260 | $129,260 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $76,170 | $76,170 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $56,240 | $56,240 | 46 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $33,320 | $33,320 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $36,990 | $36,990 | 45 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $39,100 | $39,100 | 45 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $38,780 | $38,780 | 45 |
| Paramedics | allied | $39,560 | $39,560 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $38,880 | $38,880 | 45 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $115,210 | $115,210 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $77,290 | $77,290 | 44 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Gainesville
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.