Metro profile · CBSA 31080
Healthcare wages in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
53 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
5 active disasters in California· Chemical · Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 2-7 FIRE
- BAIN FIRE
- CANYON FIRE
- + 2 more declarations
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.
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COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$2,548/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$211/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
64
Across 53 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
53 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $169,150 | $159,001 | 72 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $202,850 | $190,679 | 71 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $156,410 | $147,025 | 71 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $91,740 | $86,236 | 70 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | physician | $433,520 | $407,509 | 69 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $135,560 | $127,426 | 68 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $79,840 | $75,050 | 67 |
| Orderlies | support | $49,760 | $46,774 | 67 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $370,510 | $348,279 | 67 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $60,600 | $56,964 | 67 |
| Audiologists | allied | $128,110 | $120,423 | 67 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $108,030 | $101,548 | 67 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $81,580 | $76,685 | 66 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $60,670 | $57,030 | 66 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $104,640 | $98,362 | 66 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $161,470 | $151,782 | 65 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $160,080 | $150,475 | 65 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $79,310 | $74,551 | 65 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $303,980 | $285,741 | 65 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $122,040 | $114,718 | 65 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $119,430 | $112,264 | 65 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $82,140 | $77,212 | 65 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $45,450 | $42,723 | 65 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $161,890 | $152,177 | 65 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $282,930 | $265,954 | 65 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $52,940 | $49,764 | 64 |
| Radiologists | physician | $488,670 | $459,350 | 64 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $109,800 | $103,212 | 64 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $109,740 | $103,156 | 63 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $157,440 | $147,994 | 63 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.