Metro profile · CBSA 38940
Healthcare wages in Port St. Lucie, FL
37 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.
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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
47
Across 37 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Port St. Lucie
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
37 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $85,540 | $85,540 | 51 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $65,780 | $65,780 | 48 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $63,210 | $63,210 | 48 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $100,700 | $100,700 | 48 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $45,560 | $45,560 | 48 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $80,270 | $80,270 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $73,890 | $73,890 | 48 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $46,530 | $46,530 | 48 |
| Surgeons, All Other (legacy) | physician | $419,070 | $419,070 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $99,940 | $99,940 | 48 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $105,240 | $105,240 | 48 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $97,650 | $97,650 | 48 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $82,860 | $82,860 | 48 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $44,270 | $44,270 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $128,770 | $128,770 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $61,300 | $61,300 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $135,230 | $135,230 | 47 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $128,260 | $128,260 | 47 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $34,140 | $34,140 | 47 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $66,080 | $66,080 | 47 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $34,320 | $34,320 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,420 | $46,420 | 47 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $44,280 | $44,280 | 47 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $239,990 | $239,990 | 47 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $125,930 | $125,930 | 46 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $154,850 | $154,850 | 46 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $44,700 | $44,700 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $37,690 | $37,690 | 46 |
| Orderlies | support | $35,710 | $35,710 | 46 |
| Paramedics | allied | $40,310 | $40,310 | 46 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Port St. Lucie
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.