Metro profile · CBSA 43640
Healthcare wages in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA
32 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 32 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
32 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $394,170 | $382,345 | 56 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $284,280 | $275,752 | 50 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $181,080 | $175,648 | 48 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $128,500 | $124,645 | 47 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $138,310 | $134,161 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $101,980 | $98,921 | 47 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $68,520 | $66,464 | 47 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $45,700 | $44,329 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $131,200 | $127,264 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $45,020 | $43,669 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $76,680 | $74,380 | 46 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $217,490 | $210,965 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $127,840 | $124,005 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $59,500 | $57,715 | 46 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $39,960 | $38,761 | 45 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $56,070 | $54,388 | 45 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $59,100 | $57,327 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $82,600 | $80,122 | 44 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $81,220 | $78,783 | 44 |
| Paramedics | allied | $37,680 | $36,550 | 44 |
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $64,700 | $62,759 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $81,160 | $78,725 | 44 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $39,870 | $38,674 | 44 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $84,690 | $82,149 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $35,950 | $34,872 | 43 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $34,050 | $33,029 | 43 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $63,980 | $62,061 | 43 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $24,590 | $23,852 | 41 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $31,270 | $30,332 | 41 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $45,210 | $43,854 | 40 |
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