Metro profile · CBSA 31540
Healthcare wages in Madison, WI
45 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 45 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Madison
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
45 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $64,380 | $60,968 | 55 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $59,180 | $56,043 | 52 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $95,890 | $90,808 | 52 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $329,670 | $312,197 | 52 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $291,000 | $275,577 | 50 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $283,980 | $268,929 | 50 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $75,930 | $71,906 | 50 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $39,420 | $37,331 | 49 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $41,970 | $39,746 | 49 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $66,100 | $62,597 | 49 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $158,120 | $149,740 | 49 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $301,940 | $285,937 | 49 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $296,230 | $280,530 | 48 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $47,740 | $45,210 | 48 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $45,260 | $42,861 | 48 |
| Audiologists | allied | $105,160 | $99,587 | 48 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $48,750 | $46,166 | 48 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $101,960 | $96,556 | 48 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $340,150 | $322,122 | 47 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $176,460 | $167,108 | 47 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $101,190 | $95,827 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $133,080 | $126,027 | 47 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $80,920 | $76,631 | 47 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $46,680 | $44,206 | 47 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $48,240 | $45,683 | 47 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $37,220 | $35,247 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $49,930 | $47,284 | 47 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $60,960 | $57,729 | 46 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $94,620 | $89,605 | 46 |
| Paramedics | allied | $44,130 | $41,791 | 46 |
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