Metro profile · CBSA 39580
Healthcare wages in Raleigh-Cary, NC
43 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)
—
100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$1,614/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$140/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
69
Across 43 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Raleigh-Cary
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
43 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $354,130 | $339,079 | 76 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $58,750 | $56,253 | 74 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $207,380 | $198,566 | 74 |
| Paramedics | allied | $49,160 | $47,071 | 72 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $291,060 | $278,690 | 72 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $66,060 | $63,252 | 72 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $50,240 | $48,105 | 71 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $87,820 | $84,088 | 71 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $78,620 | $75,279 | 71 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $67,890 | $65,005 | 70 |
| Audiologists | allied | $97,790 | $93,634 | 70 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $46,160 | $44,198 | 70 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $75,620 | $72,406 | 70 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $214,680 | $205,556 | 70 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $46,130 | $44,169 | 70 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $46,280 | $44,313 | 70 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $64,080 | $61,357 | 70 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $130,350 | $124,810 | 70 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $35,370 | $33,867 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $128,150 | $122,704 | 69 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $132,070 | $126,457 | 69 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,900 | $95,654 | 69 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $44,000 | $42,130 | 69 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $61,480 | $58,867 | 69 |
| Orderlies | support | $37,930 | $36,318 | 69 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $92,670 | $88,732 | 68 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $32,570 | $31,186 | 68 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $39,710 | $38,022 | 68 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $133,120 | $127,462 | 68 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $218,830 | $209,530 | 68 |
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