Metro profile · CBSA 36980
Healthcare wages in Owensboro, KY
16 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
46
Across 16 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Owensboro
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
16 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $401,180 | $385,133 | 56 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $139,950 | $134,352 | 47 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $36,100 | $34,656 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $95,740 | $91,910 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $70,840 | $68,006 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $45,330 | $43,517 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,180 | $59,693 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $128,780 | $123,629 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $62,860 | $60,346 | 45 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $224,740 | $215,750 | 45 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $39,020 | $37,459 | 45 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $40,000 | $38,400 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $81,270 | $78,019 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,020 | $35,539 | 43 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $83,270 | $79,939 | 43 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $63,010 | $60,490 | 43 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Other Physicians, All Other in Owensboro
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.