Metro profile · CBSA 30020
Healthcare wages in Lawton, OK
21 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 Oklahoma· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 1170 ROAD FIRE
- BUCK HORN FIRE
- DIBBLE CREEK 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 2026-03-22
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 21 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Lawton
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
21 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $448,460 | $428,279 | 63 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $132,940 | $126,958 | 47 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $100,420 | $95,901 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $137,540 | $131,351 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $98,940 | $94,488 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $98,590 | $94,153 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $60,970 | $58,226 | 46 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $254,300 | $242,857 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $132,220 | $126,270 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $74,980 | $71,606 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $43,730 | $41,762 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $64,660 | $61,750 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $43,430 | $41,476 | 45 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $59,110 | $56,450 | 45 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $35,190 | $33,606 | 44 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $57,260 | $54,683 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $35,600 | $33,998 | 43 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $36,230 | $34,600 | 43 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $80,570 | $76,944 | 43 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $35,820 | $34,208 | 42 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $26,530 | $25,336 | 42 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Lawton
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.