Metro profile · CBSA 43300
Healthcare wages in Sherman-Denison, TX
21 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
4 active disasters in Texas· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 8 BALL FIRE
- CORNER POCKET FIRE
- HUNGGATE FIRE
- + 1 more declaration
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 2026-05-18
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 21 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Sherman-Denison
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
21 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $115,940 | $115,940 | 51 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $75,800 | $75,800 | 50 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $110,750 | $110,750 | 49 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $101,150 | $101,150 | 48 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,040 | $46,040 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $127,760 | $127,760 | 47 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $62,500 | $62,500 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $60,460 | $60,460 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $42,510 | $42,510 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $131,430 | $131,430 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $73,530 | $73,530 | 46 |
| Paramedics | allied | $37,880 | $37,880 | 45 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $83,700 | $83,700 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $84,740 | $84,740 | 45 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $35,970 | $35,970 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $36,230 | $36,230 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $66,710 | $66,710 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $37,760 | $37,760 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $38,800 | $38,800 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $49,140 | $49,140 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $26,980 | $26,980 | 43 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Sherman-Denison
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.