Metro profile · CBSA 39460

Healthcare wages in Punta Gorda, FL

26 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 26 roles

Every healthcare occupation in Punta Gorda

Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.

26 occupations
Occupation Category Annual Median Take-Home WageBench Score ↓
Cardiovascular Technologists and Techniciansallied$83,200$83,20050
Dental Assistantssupport$51,020$51,02049
Dentists, Generalphysician$171,220$171,22048
Psychiatric Techniciansallied$44,770$44,77048
Speech-Language Pathologistsallied$100,020$100,02048
Occupational Therapy Assistantssupport$72,800$72,80048
Occupational Therapistsallied$100,430$100,43048
Medical Assistantssupport$44,830$44,83047
Pharmacistsallied$134,840$134,84047
Physical Therapistsallied$101,030$101,03047
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Techniciansallied$60,570$60,57047
Pharmacy Techniciansallied$43,950$43,95047
Surgical Technologistsallied$62,450$62,45047
Veterinary Technologists and Techniciansallied$45,250$45,25047
Home Health and Personal Care Aidessupport$34,500$34,50047
Physical Therapist Assistantssupport$66,820$66,82047
Family Medicine Physiciansphysician$232,880$232,88047
Veterinariansallied$118,600$118,60046
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesnursing$60,380$60,38046
Physician Assistantsphysician$127,820$127,82046
Nurse Practitionersnursing$125,460$125,46046
Nursing Assistantssupport$36,700$36,70045
Diagnostic Medical Sonographersallied$82,810$82,81045
Radiologic Technologists and Techniciansallied$71,050$71,05045
Registered Nursesnursing$80,410$80,41044
Other Physicians, All Otherphysician$160,830$160,83040
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