Metro profile · CBSA 42680
Healthcare wages in Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL
25 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
2 active disasters in Florida· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- COW CREEK FIRE
- RAILROAD COMPLEX FIRE
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 2026-04-23
COL Index (RPP)
—
100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
—
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
—
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
47
Across 25 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
25 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $48,240 | $48,240 | 49 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $104,460 | $104,460 | 49 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $45,450 | $45,450 | 48 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $174,910 | $174,910 | 48 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $83,310 | $83,310 | 48 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $133,950 | $133,950 | 48 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $64,580 | $64,580 | 48 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,020 | $47,020 | 48 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $67,720 | $67,720 | 48 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $34,070 | $34,070 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $100,890 | $100,890 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $99,230 | $99,230 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,430 | $46,430 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $134,850 | $134,850 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,110 | $62,110 | 47 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $44,070 | $44,070 | 47 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $63,530 | $63,530 | 47 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $38,530 | $38,530 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $125,230 | $125,230 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $123,970 | $123,970 | 46 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $40,280 | $40,280 | 45 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $81,300 | $81,300 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $63,990 | $63,990 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $81,860 | $81,860 | 44 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $213,870 | $213,870 | 44 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.