Metro profile · CBSA 24340
Healthcare wages in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
48 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
—
100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$1,338/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$110/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
61
Across 48 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
48 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $52,420 | $50,192 | 64 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $234,380 | $224,419 | 64 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $80,980 | $77,538 | 64 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $50,490 | $48,344 | 63 |
| Audiologists | allied | $99,820 | $95,578 | 63 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $47,600 | $45,577 | 63 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $63,680 | $60,974 | 62 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $34,910 | $33,426 | 62 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $173,160 | $165,801 | 62 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $131,760 | $126,160 | 62 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $65,230 | $62,458 | 62 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $140,710 | $134,730 | 62 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $58,770 | $56,272 | 62 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $68,700 | $65,780 | 62 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | support | $38,430 | $36,797 | 62 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $77,360 | $74,072 | 61 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $240,020 | $229,819 | 61 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $223,040 | $213,561 | 61 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $67,290 | $64,430 | 61 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $125,660 | $120,319 | 61 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $131,930 | $126,323 | 61 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $36,420 | $34,872 | 61 |
| Orderlies | support | $35,180 | $33,685 | 61 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $94,450 | $90,436 | 61 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $126,140 | $120,779 | 61 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,100 | $94,888 | 61 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $78,070 | $74,752 | 61 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $94,490 | $90,474 | 61 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $95,140 | $91,097 | 61 |
| Paramedics | allied | $39,120 | $37,457 | 60 |
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