Metro profile · CBSA 45500
Healthcare wages in Texarkana, TX-AR
24 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
4 active disasters in Texas· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 8 BALL FIRE
- CORNER POCKET FIRE
- HUNGGATE FIRE
- + 1 more declaration
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 2026-05-18
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
47
Across 24 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Texarkana
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 ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $516,930 | $516,930 | 66 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $79,720 | $79,720 | 50 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $106,060 | $106,060 | 49 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $73,560 | $73,560 | 49 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $105,580 | $105,580 | 48 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $99,990 | $99,990 | 48 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $77,810 | $77,810 | 47 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $78,880 | $78,880 | 47 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $61,620 | $61,620 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $127,920 | $127,920 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $57,370 | $57,370 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $32,770 | $32,770 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $132,530 | $132,530 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $124,870 | $124,870 | 46 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $83,340 | $83,340 | 45 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $80,610 | $80,610 | 44 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $38,180 | $38,180 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $36,160 | $36,160 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $38,190 | $38,190 | 44 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $199,320 | $199,320 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $35,140 | $35,140 | 43 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $32,880 | $32,880 | 43 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $32,110 | $32,110 | 42 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $24,630 | $24,630 | 41 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Texarkana
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.