Metro profile · CBSA 27340
Healthcare wages in Jacksonville, NC
22 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
45
Across 22 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.
22 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | physician | $188,850 | $180,824 | 49 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $282,050 | $270,063 | 48 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $47,970 | $45,931 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $60,770 | $58,187 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $132,850 | $127,204 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $120,430 | $115,312 | 45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $120,700 | $115,570 | 45 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $95,190 | $91,144 | 45 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $40,710 | $38,980 | 45 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $61,780 | $59,154 | 45 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $31,400 | $30,066 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $35,880 | $34,355 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $37,840 | $36,232 | 44 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $85,540 | $81,905 | 44 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $116,300 | $111,357 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $84,750 | $81,148 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $78,300 | $74,972 | 43 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $49,660 | $47,549 | 43 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $63,930 | $61,213 | 43 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,420 | $35,830 | 43 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $36,730 | $35,169 | 43 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $54,790 | $52,461 | 40 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Jacksonville
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.