Metro profile · CBSA 28020
Healthcare wages in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
29 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
39
Across 29 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Kalamazoo-Portage
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
29 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $305,510 | $292,526 | 43 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $187,770 | $179,790 | 42 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $232,880 | $222,983 | 42 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $50,720 | $48,564 | 41 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $46,690 | $44,706 | 40 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $66,320 | $63,501 | 40 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $140,910 | $134,921 | 40 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $45,220 | $43,298 | 40 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $66,270 | $63,454 | 40 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $45,970 | $44,016 | 40 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $244,310 | $233,927 | 40 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $74,840 | $71,659 | 40 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,190 | $59,547 | 39 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $127,570 | $122,148 | 39 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $126,460 | $121,085 | 39 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $97,920 | $93,758 | 39 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $78,140 | $74,819 | 39 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $35,270 | $33,771 | 39 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $39,500 | $37,821 | 39 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,920 | $44,926 | 39 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $87,150 | $83,446 | 38 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $88,200 | $84,452 | 38 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $62,860 | $60,188 | 38 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $76,220 | $72,981 | 38 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $115,210 | $110,314 | 37 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $37,790 | $36,184 | 37 |
| Paramedics | allied | $37,720 | $36,117 | 37 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $27,920 | $26,733 | 36 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $81,520 | $78,055 | 36 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Kalamazoo-Portage
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.