Metro profile · CBSA 41140
Healthcare wages in St. Joseph, MO-KS
23 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
1 active disaster in Missouri· Severe Storm
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
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 2026-08-03
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 23 roles
Every healthcare occupation in St. Joseph
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
23 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $400,000 | $382,000 | 59 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $207,450 | $198,115 | 51 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $96,240 | $91,909 | 47 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $138,060 | $131,847 | 47 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $93,880 | $89,655 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $128,710 | $122,918 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $60,720 | $57,988 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $131,720 | $125,793 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,310 | $94,841 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $73,080 | $69,791 | 45 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $73,860 | $70,536 | 45 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $92,640 | $88,471 | 45 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $118,290 | $112,967 | 45 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $43,500 | $41,543 | 45 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $61,510 | $58,742 | 45 |
| Paramedics | allied | $38,680 | $36,939 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $40,280 | $38,467 | 44 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $31,250 | $29,844 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $35,900 | $34,285 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $77,240 | $73,764 | 43 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $217,670 | $207,875 | 43 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $36,930 | $35,268 | 43 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,250 | $45,124 | 42 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in St. Joseph
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.