Metro profile · CBSA 45220
Healthcare wages in Tallahassee, FL
34 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)
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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 34 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Tallahassee
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
34 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | physician | $318,460 | $318,460 | 50 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $140,830 | $140,830 | 49 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $65,110 | $65,110 | 47 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $166,800 | $166,800 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $95,550 | $95,550 | 47 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $78,950 | $78,950 | 47 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $94,320 | $94,320 | 47 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $43,640 | $43,640 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $59,040 | $59,040 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $130,620 | $130,620 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $66,320 | $66,320 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $96,180 | $96,180 | 46 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $32,710 | $32,710 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $32,050 | $32,050 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $45,330 | $45,330 | 46 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $43,360 | $43,360 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $125,410 | $125,410 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $117,880 | $117,880 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $54,080 | $54,080 | 45 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $38,570 | $38,570 | 45 |
| Paramedics | allied | $39,020 | $39,020 | 45 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $52,190 | $52,190 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $34,180 | $34,180 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $79,430 | $79,430 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $36,880 | $36,880 | 44 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $83,360 | $83,360 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $78,170 | $78,170 | 44 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $217,800 | $217,800 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $37,960 | $37,960 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $35,620 | $35,620 | 43 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Tallahassee
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.