Metro profile · CBSA 39380
Healthcare wages in Pueblo, CO
27 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
3 active disasters in Colorado· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- ELK FIRE
- LEE FIRE
- OAK 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 2025-08-11
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 27 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Pueblo
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
27 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $119,670 | $114,405 | 51 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $311,190 | $297,498 | 50 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $76,940 | $73,555 | 50 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $49,740 | $47,551 | 49 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $256,480 | $245,195 | 48 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $70,080 | $66,996 | 48 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $150,160 | $143,553 | 48 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $100,970 | $96,527 | 48 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $86,340 | $82,541 | 48 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $48,270 | $46,146 | 48 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $45,270 | $43,278 | 48 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $172,680 | $165,082 | 47 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $63,530 | $60,735 | 47 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $35,740 | $34,167 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $100,340 | $95,925 | 47 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $45,930 | $43,909 | 47 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $45,780 | $43,766 | 47 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $135,640 | $129,672 | 47 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $80,860 | $77,302 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $65,970 | $63,067 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $45,710 | $43,699 | 46 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $43,150 | $41,251 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $130,650 | $124,901 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $68,370 | $65,362 | 46 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $95,720 | $91,508 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,250 | $94,883 | 46 |
| Paramedics | allied | $40,460 | $38,680 | 45 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Pueblo
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.