Metro profile · CBSA 41740
Healthcare wages in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
49 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
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5 active disasters in California· Chemical · Fire
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- 2-7 FIRE
- BAIN FIRE
- CANYON FIRE
- + 2 more declarations
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)
$2,818/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$213/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
65
Across 49 roles
Every healthcare occupation in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
49 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $171,500 | $161,210 | 74 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $162,380 | $152,637 | 73 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $98,530 | $92,618 | 73 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $139,520 | $131,149 | 70 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $113,480 | $106,671 | 70 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $129,630 | $121,852 | 69 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $181,450 | $170,563 | 69 |
| Orderlies | support | $49,410 | $46,445 | 68 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $123,080 | $115,695 | 68 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $60,440 | $56,814 | 68 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $159,750 | $150,165 | 67 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $163,860 | $154,028 | 67 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $105,040 | $98,738 | 67 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $79,720 | $74,937 | 67 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $58,170 | $54,680 | 67 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $60,280 | $56,663 | 67 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $82,260 | $77,324 | 67 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $262,650 | $246,891 | 67 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $121,680 | $114,379 | 66 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $295,530 | $277,798 | 66 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $335,620 | $315,483 | 66 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $323,050 | $303,667 | 66 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $165,160 | $155,250 | 66 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $119,690 | $112,509 | 66 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $54,500 | $51,230 | 66 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $82,160 | $77,230 | 66 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $58,120 | $54,633 | 66 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $165,130 | $155,222 | 65 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $48,070 | $45,186 | 65 |
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $88,330 | $83,030 | 65 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.