Metro profile · CBSA 33260
Healthcare wages in Midland, TX
24 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
48
Across 24 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Midland
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
24 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $417,970 | $417,970 | 59 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $82,620 | $82,620 | 52 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $118,450 | $118,450 | 51 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $158,200 | $158,200 | 51 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $161,260 | $161,260 | 50 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $146,610 | $146,610 | 50 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $37,020 | $37,020 | 49 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $105,670 | $105,670 | 49 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $80,700 | $80,700 | 48 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $64,240 | $64,240 | 48 |
| Paramedics | allied | $44,140 | $44,140 | 48 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $45,790 | $45,790 | 48 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $44,010 | $44,010 | 47 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $95,490 | $95,490 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $45,820 | $45,820 | 47 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $77,370 | $77,370 | 46 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $41,890 | $41,890 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $57,980 | $57,980 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $35,970 | $35,970 | 45 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $81,100 | $81,100 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $82,120 | $82,120 | 44 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $38,070 | $38,070 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $39,400 | $39,400 | 44 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $26,850 | $26,850 | 43 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Midland
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.