Metro profile · CBSA 40220
Healthcare wages in Roanoke, VA
32 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)
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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
46
Across 32 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Roanoke
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
32 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $488,310 | $462,918 | 51 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $346,900 | $328,861 | 50 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $219,960 | $208,522 | 48 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $295,010 | $279,669 | 48 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $46,380 | $43,968 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $134,920 | $127,904 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $72,870 | $69,081 | 47 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $46,970 | $44,528 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $133,980 | $127,013 | 46 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $45,020 | $42,679 | 46 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $61,600 | $58,397 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $98,010 | $92,913 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $98,770 | $93,634 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $78,820 | $74,721 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $135,940 | $128,871 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $61,210 | $58,027 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $45,170 | $42,821 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $67,140 | $63,649 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $75,710 | $71,773 | 46 |
| Paramedics | allied | $41,690 | $39,522 | 45 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $91,560 | $86,799 | 45 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $121,940 | $115,599 | 45 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $41,200 | $39,058 | 45 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $38,960 | $36,934 | 45 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $224,410 | $212,741 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $83,140 | $78,817 | 44 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $227,320 | $215,499 | 44 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $40,560 | $38,451 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $80,090 | $75,925 | 43 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,780 | $35,815 | 43 |
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