Metro profile · CBSA 36220
Healthcare wages in Odessa, 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
45
Across 24 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Odessa
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 ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $109,220 | $109,220 | 49 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $104,280 | $104,280 | 49 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $109,690 | $109,690 | 49 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $70,470 | $70,470 | 48 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $141,260 | $141,260 | 48 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $98,920 | $98,920 | 48 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $129,380 | $129,380 | 47 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $44,620 | $44,620 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $126,690 | $126,690 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,490 | $62,490 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $44,300 | $44,300 | 46 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $153,860 | $153,860 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $36,250 | $36,250 | 45 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $55,030 | $55,030 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $36,340 | $36,340 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $81,370 | $81,370 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $65,840 | $65,840 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,820 | $37,820 | 44 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $200,310 | $200,310 | 43 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $26,870 | $26,870 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $27,670 | $27,670 | 43 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $35,360 | $35,360 | 42 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $65,630 | $65,630 | 33 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $65,530 | $65,530 | 33 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Odessa
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.