Metro profile · CBSA 45300
Healthcare wages in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
50 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
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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.
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COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$1,722/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$144/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
69
Across 50 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
50 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $523,610 | $523,610 | 79 |
| Dermatologists | physician | $397,710 | $397,710 | 73 |
| Surgeons, All Other (legacy) | physician | $500,390 | $500,390 | 73 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | physician | $362,470 | $362,470 | 73 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $287,200 | $287,200 | 71 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $70,170 | $70,170 | 70 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $47,210 | $47,210 | 70 |
| Cardiologists | physician | $515,710 | $515,710 | 70 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $62,200 | $62,200 | 70 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $35,780 | $35,780 | 70 |
| Radiologists | physician | $410,170 | $410,170 | 69 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $233,210 | $233,210 | 69 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $97,720 | $97,720 | 69 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $102,430 | $102,430 | 69 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $62,390 | $62,390 | 69 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $81,630 | $81,630 | 69 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $96,580 | $96,580 | 69 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $131,190 | $131,190 | 69 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,550 | $62,550 | 69 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $72,030 | $72,030 | 69 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $101,120 | $101,120 | 69 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $77,430 | $77,430 | 69 |
| Paramedics | allied | $43,540 | $43,540 | 69 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $62,910 | $62,910 | 69 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,100 | $47,100 | 69 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $34,210 | $34,210 | 69 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $72,820 | $72,820 | 69 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,890 | $46,890 | 69 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $44,480 | $44,480 | 69 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $128,020 | $128,020 | 69 |
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