Metro profile · CBSA 42020
Healthcare wages in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
29 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
5 active disasters in California· Chemical · Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 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.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-05-25
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
43
Across 29 roles
Every healthcare occupation in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
29 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $345,310 | $324,591 | 47 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $138,820 | $130,491 | 47 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $112,430 | $105,684 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $103,670 | $97,450 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $125,090 | $117,585 | 45 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $80,730 | $75,886 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $58,690 | $55,169 | 44 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $162,950 | $153,173 | 44 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $79,940 | $75,144 | 44 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $172,860 | $162,488 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $56,530 | $53,138 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $53,560 | $50,346 | 43 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $162,790 | $153,023 | 43 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $115,560 | $108,626 | 43 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $151,990 | $142,871 | 43 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $57,150 | $53,721 | 43 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $289,840 | $272,450 | 42 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $78,990 | $74,251 | 42 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $322,750 | $303,385 | 42 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $290,330 | $272,910 | 41 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $49,520 | $46,549 | 41 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $110,170 | $103,560 | 41 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $46,840 | $44,030 | 41 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $35,880 | $33,727 | 40 |
| Paramedics | allied | $45,190 | $42,479 | 40 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,040 | $58,318 | 39 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $170,630 | $160,392 | 39 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $34,320 | $32,261 | 39 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $101,860 | $95,748 | 39 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.