Metro profile · CBSA 25220
Healthcare wages in Hammond, LA
24 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)
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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
44
Across 24 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Hammond
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 ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $332,610 | $322,632 | 52 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $304,640 | $295,501 | 52 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $42,790 | $41,506 | 46 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $61,090 | $59,257 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $133,580 | $129,573 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $45,950 | $44,572 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $123,350 | $119,650 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $98,930 | $95,962 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $75,990 | $73,710 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $61,590 | $59,742 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $36,970 | $35,861 | 44 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $55,840 | $54,165 | 44 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $112,140 | $108,776 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $49,350 | $47,870 | 43 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $76,200 | $73,914 | 43 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $81,190 | $78,754 | 43 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $77,430 | $75,107 | 43 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $64,300 | $62,371 | 43 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $33,010 | $32,020 | 43 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $36,680 | $35,580 | 43 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $34,500 | $33,465 | 42 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $21,980 | $21,321 | 40 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $61,300 | $59,461 | 40 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $134,740 | $130,698 | 38 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Hammond
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.