Metro profile · CBSA 40660
Healthcare wages in Rome, GA
25 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 Georgia· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- HIGHWAY 82 FIRE
- PINELAND ROAD 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 2026-04-22
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 25 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Rome
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
25 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $353,400 | $334,316 | 53 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $305,000 | $288,530 | 51 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $98,720 | $93,389 | 50 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $71,680 | $67,809 | 48 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $65,840 | $62,285 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $142,090 | $134,417 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $103,710 | $98,110 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $99,490 | $94,118 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $61,710 | $58,378 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $124,530 | $117,805 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $45,870 | $43,393 | 46 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $74,440 | $70,420 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $122,440 | $115,828 | 45 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $37,220 | $35,210 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $38,240 | $36,175 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $39,880 | $37,726 | 44 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $112,970 | $106,870 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $85,440 | $80,826 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $83,880 | $79,350 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $39,990 | $37,831 | 44 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $30,480 | $28,834 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $79,310 | $75,027 | 43 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $66,700 | $63,098 | 43 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $50,900 | $48,151 | 42 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $28,370 | $26,838 | 42 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Rome
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.