Metro profile · CBSA 43580
Healthcare wages in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
24 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 24 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Sioux City
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
24 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | physician | $191,280 | $184,011 | 49 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $300,040 | $288,638 | 49 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $139,600 | $134,295 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $48,590 | $46,744 | 47 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $45,650 | $43,915 | 47 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $36,580 | $35,190 | 47 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $43,820 | $42,155 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $129,060 | $124,156 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $60,440 | $58,143 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $100,380 | $96,566 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $130,970 | $125,993 | 46 |
| Paramedics | allied | $41,710 | $40,125 | 46 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $59,670 | $57,403 | 45 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $60,530 | $58,230 | 45 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $92,600 | $89,081 | 45 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $38,940 | $37,460 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $37,430 | $36,008 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $81,900 | $78,788 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $81,450 | $78,355 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $41,130 | $39,567 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $64,260 | $61,818 | 43 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,360 | $45,560 | 42 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $63,800 | $61,376 | 42 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $75,840 | $72,958 | 42 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Sioux City
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.