Metro profile · CBSA 35380
Healthcare wages in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
38 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
45
Across 38 roles
Every healthcare occupation in New Orleans-Metairie
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
38 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $332,690 | $322,709 | 54 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $326,440 | $316,647 | 52 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $198,050 | $192,109 | 50 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $102,520 | $99,444 | 48 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $73,980 | $71,761 | 48 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $45,030 | $43,679 | 47 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $128,360 | $124,509 | 47 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $336,290 | $326,201 | 47 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $46,020 | $44,639 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $100,530 | $97,514 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $124,800 | $121,056 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $60,640 | $58,821 | 46 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $101,930 | $98,872 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $76,590 | $74,292 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $45,920 | $44,542 | 46 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $95,250 | $92,393 | 46 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $58,660 | $56,900 | 45 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $55,540 | $53,874 | 45 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $70,740 | $68,618 | 45 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $65,850 | $63,875 | 45 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $124,580 | $120,843 | 45 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $128,100 | $124,257 | 45 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $216,280 | $209,792 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $37,710 | $36,579 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $81,850 | $79,395 | 44 |
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $68,030 | $65,989 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $82,070 | $79,608 | 44 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $79,030 | $76,659 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $77,420 | $75,097 | 43 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $34,320 | $33,290 | 43 |
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