Metro profile · CBSA 30980
Healthcare wages in Longview, TX
29 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
46
Across 29 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Longview
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 ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $76,680 | $76,680 | 50 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $112,760 | $112,760 | 50 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $113,980 | $113,980 | 50 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $76,070 | $76,070 | 49 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $66,210 | $66,210 | 48 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $170,660 | $170,660 | 48 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $129,210 | $129,210 | 47 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $124,730 | $124,730 | 47 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $78,520 | $78,520 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $137,280 | $137,280 | 47 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $128,180 | $128,180 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $41,070 | $41,070 | 46 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $239,170 | $239,170 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $43,300 | $43,300 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $60,190 | $60,190 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $75,520 | $75,520 | 46 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $38,620 | $38,620 | 45 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $86,180 | $86,180 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $82,730 | $82,730 | 45 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $80,330 | $80,330 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $52,290 | $52,290 | 44 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $36,280 | $36,280 | 44 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $195,450 | $195,450 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $34,510 | $34,510 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,040 | $37,040 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $37,130 | $37,130 | 43 |
| Paramedics | allied | $32,290 | $32,290 | 42 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $23,610 | $23,610 | 41 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $36,970 | $36,970 | 38 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Longview
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.