Metro profile · CBSA 29460
Healthcare wages in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
37 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
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.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-04-23
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 37 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Lakeland-Winter Haven
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
37 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | physician | $205,300 | $205,300 | 52 |
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $482,020 | $482,020 | 52 |
| Paramedics | allied | $48,510 | $48,510 | 50 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $295,940 | $295,940 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $142,380 | $142,380 | 48 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $86,300 | $86,300 | 48 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $247,090 | $247,090 | 48 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $129,810 | $129,810 | 48 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $66,090 | $66,090 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,670 | $46,670 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $125,720 | $125,720 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $98,740 | $98,740 | 47 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $100,460 | $100,460 | 47 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $100,060 | $100,060 | 47 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $44,960 | $44,960 | 47 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $59,540 | $59,540 | 46 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $43,050 | $43,050 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $95,070 | $95,070 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $66,160 | $66,160 | 46 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $33,570 | $33,570 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $59,940 | $59,940 | 46 |
| Audiologists | allied | $90,480 | $90,480 | 46 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $85,530 | $85,530 | 46 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $41,780 | $41,780 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $121,540 | $121,540 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $40,880 | $40,880 | 46 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $41,120 | $41,120 | 46 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $32,290 | $32,290 | 45 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $84,030 | $84,030 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $84,120 | $84,120 | 45 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Lakeland-Winter Haven
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.