Metro profile · CBSA 23580
Healthcare wages in Gainesville, GA
24 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 Georgia· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- HIGHWAY 82 FIRE
- PINELAND ROAD 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 2026-04-22
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 24 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.
24 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | physician | $210,400 | $199,038 | 51 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $47,690 | $45,115 | 48 |
| Paramedics | allied | $47,710 | $45,134 | 48 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $64,080 | $60,620 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $41,390 | $39,155 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $135,920 | $128,580 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $45,850 | $43,374 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $98,490 | $93,172 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $126,120 | $119,310 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $65,040 | $61,528 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $43,040 | $40,716 | 45 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $41,910 | $39,647 | 45 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $122,040 | $115,450 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $86,940 | $82,245 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $38,630 | $36,544 | 44 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $92,030 | $87,060 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $71,270 | $67,421 | 44 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $31,200 | $29,515 | 44 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $205,820 | $194,706 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $52,110 | $49,296 | 43 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $111,440 | $105,422 | 43 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $38,230 | $36,166 | 43 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $76,980 | $72,823 | 42 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $130,500 | $123,453 | 37 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Dentists, General in Gainesville
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.