Metro profile · CBSA 42220
Healthcare wages in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
34 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
46
Across 34 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Santa Rosa-Petaluma
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
34 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $102,540 | $96,388 | 61 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $174,550 | $164,077 | 54 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $137,530 | $129,278 | 53 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $161,570 | $151,876 | 52 |
| Orderlies | support | $63,780 | $59,953 | 52 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $421,490 | $396,201 | 50 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $99,960 | $93,962 | 50 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $123,220 | $115,827 | 49 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $92,580 | $87,025 | 48 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $62,350 | $58,609 | 47 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $64,820 | $60,931 | 47 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $84,200 | $79,148 | 46 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $50,630 | $47,592 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $140,100 | $131,694 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $61,800 | $58,092 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $128,010 | $120,329 | 45 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $127,470 | $119,822 | 45 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $172,750 | $162,385 | 45 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $61,940 | $58,224 | 45 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $87,300 | $82,062 | 45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $167,040 | $157,018 | 44 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $92,110 | $86,583 | 44 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $60,590 | $56,955 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $49,240 | $46,286 | 43 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $158,770 | $149,244 | 43 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $337,970 | $317,692 | 43 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $170,570 | $160,336 | 43 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $51,370 | $48,288 | 42 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $37,620 | $35,363 | 41 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $258,500 | $242,990 | 41 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Santa Rosa-Petaluma
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.