Metro profile · CBSA 31860
Healthcare wages in Mankato, MN
20 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
41
Across 20 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Mankato
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
20 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $421,630 | $392,959 | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $314,060 | $292,704 | 45 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $81,950 | $76,377 | 45 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $61,010 | $56,861 | 44 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $207,000 | $192,924 | 43 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $157,010 | $146,333 | 41 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $46,430 | $43,273 | 41 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $142,020 | $132,363 | 40 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $103,400 | $96,369 | 40 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $138,580 | $129,157 | 40 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $134,110 | $124,991 | 40 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $48,400 | $45,109 | 40 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $48,470 | $45,174 | 40 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $37,560 | $35,006 | 40 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $48,530 | $45,230 | 40 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $44,210 | $41,204 | 39 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $64,400 | $60,021 | 39 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $101,260 | $94,374 | 39 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $83,920 | $78,213 | 37 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $87,770 | $81,802 | 37 |
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Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.