Metro profile · CBSA 25860

Healthcare wages in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

33 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
46
Across 33 roles

Every healthcare occupation in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton

Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.

33 occupations · page 1 of 2
Occupation Category Annual Median Take-Home WageBench Score ↓
Other Physicians, All Otherphysician$313,460$300,13850
Dentists, Generalphysician$193,320$185,10449
Psychiatric Techniciansallied$47,340$45,32848
Paramedicsallied$46,020$44,06448
Dental Assistantssupport$48,720$46,64947
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Techniciansallied$62,710$60,04547
Occupational Therapistsallied$100,160$95,90347
Pharmacistsallied$137,180$131,35046
Physical Therapistsallied$101,950$97,61746
Respiratory Therapistsallied$78,350$75,02046
Veterinariansallied$124,970$119,65946
Physician Assistantsphysician$127,210$121,80446
Pharmacy Techniciansallied$43,920$42,05346
Medical Assistantssupport$43,290$41,45046
Veterinary Technologists and Techniciansallied$45,070$43,15546
Nurse Practitionersnursing$126,620$121,23946
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesnursing$62,430$59,77746
Physical Therapist Assistantssupport$63,800$61,08946
Physical Therapist Aidessupport$34,760$33,28346
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologistsallied$86,130$82,46945
Cardiovascular Technologists and Techniciansallied$65,970$63,16645
Nurse Anesthetistsnursing$213,630$204,55145
Phlebotomistssupport$37,890$36,28044
Speech-Language Pathologistsallied$86,120$82,46044
Diagnostic Medical Sonographersallied$83,510$79,96144
Radiologic Technologists and Techniciansallied$68,780$65,85744
Surgical Technologistsallied$57,000$54,57844
Home Health and Personal Care Aidessupport$30,490$29,19444
Nursing Assistantssupport$37,430$35,83944
Occupational Therapy Assistantssupport$63,120$60,43744
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