Metro profile · CBSA 42540
Healthcare wages in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
33 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
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
45
Across 33 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
33 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $297,430 | $288,299 | 51 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $195,480 | $189,479 | 50 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $43,980 | $42,630 | 48 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $45,360 | $43,967 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $47,220 | $45,770 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,520 | $96,465 | 46 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $60,550 | $58,691 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $78,380 | $75,974 | 46 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $93,370 | $90,504 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $61,740 | $59,845 | 46 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $44,620 | $43,250 | 46 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $43,180 | $41,854 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $130,950 | $126,930 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $93,750 | $90,872 | 46 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $42,760 | $41,447 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $126,230 | $122,355 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $126,820 | $122,927 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $126,960 | $123,062 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $31,840 | $30,863 | 45 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $63,740 | $61,783 | 45 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $60,520 | $58,662 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $39,250 | $38,045 | 44 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $232,880 | $225,731 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $82,650 | $80,113 | 44 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $199,800 | $193,666 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $51,680 | $50,093 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $68,740 | $66,630 | 44 |
| Paramedics | allied | $37,940 | $36,775 | 44 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $31,650 | $30,678 | 44 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $29,460 | $28,556 | 44 |
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