Metro profile · CBSA 33100
Healthcare wages in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
50 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
2 active disasters in Florida· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- COW CREEK FIRE
- RAILROAD COMPLEX FIRE
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)
$2,360/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$220/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
69
Across 50 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
50 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | physician | $403,430 | $403,430 | 79 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $49,710 | $49,710 | 72 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $146,590 | $146,590 | 72 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $396,920 | $396,920 | 72 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $81,120 | $81,120 | 72 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $62,680 | $62,680 | 71 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $101,590 | $101,590 | 71 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $72,530 | $72,530 | 71 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | physician | $332,570 | $332,570 | 71 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $47,860 | $47,860 | 70 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $129,890 | $129,890 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $131,340 | $131,340 | 70 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $65,520 | $65,520 | 70 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,620 | $47,620 | 70 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $45,210 | $45,210 | 70 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $101,480 | $101,480 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $172,210 | $172,210 | 70 |
| Orderlies | support | $35,770 | $35,770 | 69 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $227,700 | $227,700 | 69 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | physician | $213,570 | $213,570 | 69 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $132,360 | $132,360 | 69 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $91,380 | $91,380 | 69 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $232,000 | $232,000 | 69 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,610 | $62,610 | 69 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $135,210 | $135,210 | 69 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $100,870 | $100,870 | 69 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $58,110 | $58,110 | 69 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $80,880 | $80,880 | 69 |
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $76,110 | $76,110 | 69 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $61,970 | $61,970 | 69 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.