Metro profile · CBSA 37460
Healthcare wages in Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL
28 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)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
45
Across 28 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Panama City-Panama City Beach
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
28 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $103,560 | $103,560 | 49 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $172,180 | $172,180 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $97,290 | $97,290 | 47 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $258,380 | $258,380 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,420 | $46,420 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $92,690 | $92,690 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $77,390 | $77,390 | 46 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $58,570 | $58,570 | 46 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $32,670 | $32,670 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $64,380 | $64,380 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $119,640 | $119,640 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $130,540 | $130,540 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $124,170 | $124,170 | 46 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $207,470 | $207,470 | 45 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $39,200 | $39,200 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $39,980 | $39,980 | 45 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $36,420 | $36,420 | 45 |
| Paramedics | allied | $38,020 | $38,020 | 45 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $40,490 | $40,490 | 45 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $39,940 | $39,940 | 45 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $56,120 | $56,120 | 45 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,320 | $62,320 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $49,730 | $49,730 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $77,540 | $77,540 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $38,720 | $38,720 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,640 | $62,640 | 43 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $75,310 | $75,310 | 43 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $98,320 | $98,320 | 36 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Panama City-Panama City Beach
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.