Metro profile · CBSA 34740
Healthcare wages in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI
18 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
37
Across 18 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Muskegon-Norton Shores
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
18 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | allied | $141,460 | $135,448 | 40 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $243,270 | $232,931 | 40 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $34,950 | $33,465 | 39 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $132,230 | $126,610 | 39 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $44,880 | $42,973 | 39 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,570 | $44,591 | 39 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,290 | $59,643 | 39 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $97,710 | $93,557 | 39 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $220,540 | $211,167 | 38 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $117,670 | $112,669 | 38 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $38,760 | $37,113 | 38 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $60,940 | $58,350 | 38 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $62,210 | $59,566 | 37 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $40,190 | $38,482 | 37 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $83,680 | $80,124 | 37 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $123,240 | $118,002 | 35 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $77,900 | $74,589 | 35 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $65,290 | $62,515 | 25 |
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Travel ROI: Nurse Anesthetists in Muskegon-Norton Shores
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.