Metro profile · CBSA 24260
Healthcare wages in Grand Island, NE
20 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 Nebraska· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- MORRILL-COTTONWOOD FIRE
- SOUTH FORK 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 2026-06-10
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 20 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Grand Island
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
20 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistants | physician | $141,590 | $134,794 | 48 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $46,820 | $44,573 | 47 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $36,730 | $34,967 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $134,520 | $128,063 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $61,090 | $58,158 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $125,690 | $119,657 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,910 | $44,658 | 46 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $44,750 | $42,602 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $38,880 | $37,014 | 45 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $57,120 | $54,378 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $37,810 | $35,995 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $82,590 | $78,626 | 44 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $87,190 | $83,005 | 44 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $87,080 | $82,900 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $86,270 | $82,129 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $68,860 | $65,555 | 44 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $60,880 | $57,958 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $40,370 | $38,432 | 44 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $103,050 | $98,104 | 43 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $177,730 | $169,199 | 42 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Grand Island
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.