Metro profile · CBSA 29940
Healthcare wages in Lawrence, KS
19 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
46
Across 19 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Lawrence
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
19 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $432,860 | $410,135 | 58 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $76,520 | $72,503 | 51 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $275,960 | $261,472 | 49 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $47,620 | $45,120 | 48 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $45,590 | $43,197 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $101,060 | $95,754 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $133,880 | $126,851 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,620 | $94,390 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $126,650 | $120,001 | 46 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $46,700 | $44,248 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,400 | $59,124 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $38,520 | $36,498 | 45 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $126,340 | $119,707 | 45 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $30,700 | $29,088 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $85,130 | $80,661 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $39,620 | $37,540 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,170 | $35,219 | 43 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $78,020 | $73,924 | 43 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $63,020 | $59,711 | 42 |
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