Metro profile · CBSA 35840
Healthcare wages in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
35 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.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-04-23
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$2,007/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$110/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
67
Across 35 roles
Every healthcare occupation in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
35 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | physician | $241,850 | $241,850 | 75 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $321,550 | $321,550 | 73 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $82,660 | $82,660 | 69 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $136,840 | $136,840 | 68 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $67,530 | $67,530 | 68 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $142,510 | $142,510 | 68 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $101,310 | $101,310 | 68 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $280,490 | $280,490 | 68 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $104,030 | $104,030 | 68 |
| Paramedics | allied | $46,690 | $46,690 | 68 |
| Orderlies | support | $38,660 | $38,660 | 67 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $72,070 | $72,070 | 67 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $69,380 | $69,380 | 67 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $36,190 | $36,190 | 67 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $45,620 | $45,620 | 67 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $134,470 | $134,470 | 67 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $63,770 | $63,770 | 67 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $104,020 | $104,020 | 67 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $83,110 | $83,110 | 67 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $81,480 | $81,480 | 67 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $45,530 | $45,530 | 67 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $48,190 | $48,190 | 67 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $35,400 | $35,400 | 66 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $39,950 | $39,950 | 66 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $60,840 | $60,840 | 66 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $46,290 | $46,290 | 66 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $138,760 | $138,760 | 66 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $35,860 | $35,860 | 66 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $40,760 | $40,760 | 65 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $86,940 | $86,940 | 65 |
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Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.