Metro profile · CBSA 29700
Healthcare wages in Laredo, TX
24 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
4 active disasters in Texas· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 8 BALL FIRE
- CORNER POCKET FIRE
- HUNGGATE FIRE
- + 1 more declaration
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 2026-05-18
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 24 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Laredo
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
24 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $265,860 | $265,860 | 48 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $43,800 | $43,800 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,000 | $99,000 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $96,760 | $96,760 | 47 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $96,340 | $96,340 | 47 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $227,450 | $227,450 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $124,120 | $124,120 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $121,360 | $121,360 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $73,340 | $73,340 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $64,500 | $64,500 | 46 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $149,820 | $149,820 | 45 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $125,060 | $125,060 | 45 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $64,090 | $64,090 | 45 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $56,850 | $56,850 | 45 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $35,120 | $35,120 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $50,370 | $50,370 | 44 |
| Paramedics | allied | $37,040 | $37,040 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $35,320 | $35,320 | 43 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $33,950 | $33,950 | 43 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $77,050 | $77,050 | 43 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $37,900 | $37,900 | 43 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $35,940 | $35,940 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $23,510 | $23,510 | 41 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $22,790 | $22,790 | 40 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Laredo
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.