Metro profile · CBSA 44420
Healthcare wages in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA
22 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 22 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Staunton-Stuarts Draft
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
22 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $79,590 | $75,451 | 50 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $46,100 | $43,703 | 47 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $42,490 | $40,281 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $64,680 | $61,317 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $102,840 | $97,492 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $128,580 | $121,894 | 46 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $42,790 | $40,565 | 46 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $92,390 | $87,586 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $125,710 | $119,173 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $138,030 | $130,852 | 46 |
| Paramedics | allied | $42,990 | $40,755 | 46 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $46,280 | $43,873 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $45,810 | $43,428 | 46 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $239,680 | $227,217 | 45 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $158,820 | $150,561 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $39,020 | $36,991 | 44 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $86,490 | $81,993 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $82,280 | $78,001 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $39,410 | $37,361 | 44 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $28,520 | $27,037 | 43 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $97,960 | $92,866 | 42 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $45,440 | $43,077 | 41 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Staunton-Stuarts Draft
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.