Metro profile · CBSA 27260
Healthcare wages in Jacksonville, FL
45 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
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2 active disasters in Florida· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- COW CREEK FIRE
- RAILROAD COMPLEX 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.
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COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$1,543/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$134/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
69
Across 45 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Jacksonville
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
45 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $416,000 | $416,000 | 84 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $349,990 | $349,990 | 76 |
| Audiologists | allied | $111,280 | $111,280 | 72 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $319,610 | $319,610 | 72 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $133,810 | $133,810 | 70 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $133,810 | $133,810 | 70 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $36,110 | $36,110 | 70 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $99,830 | $99,830 | 70 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $50,270 | $50,270 | 70 |
| Cardiologists | physician | $514,740 | $514,740 | 70 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $46,570 | $46,570 | 69 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $132,350 | $132,350 | 69 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $138,990 | $138,990 | 69 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $99,340 | $99,340 | 69 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $100,150 | $100,150 | 69 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $81,760 | $81,760 | 69 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $58,520 | $58,520 | 69 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $63,330 | $63,330 | 69 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $100,640 | $100,640 | 69 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $45,180 | $45,180 | 69 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $64,070 | $64,070 | 69 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $70,540 | $70,540 | 69 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $67,460 | $67,460 | 69 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $42,600 | $42,600 | 68 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $77,110 | $77,110 | 68 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $34,510 | $34,510 | 68 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,070 | $62,070 | 68 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $34,380 | $34,380 | 68 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $96,180 | $96,180 | 68 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $58,710 | $58,710 | 68 |
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Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.