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Healthcare wages in Tuscaloosa, AL

Name: Healthcare wages in Tuscaloosa, AL
Creator: WageBench

28 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

43

Across 28 roles

Every healthcare occupation in Tuscaloosa

Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.

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28 occupations

Occupation	Category	Annual Median	Take-Home	WageBench Score ↓
Physical Therapists	allied	$106,450	$102,192	48
Occupational Therapists	allied	$100,760	$96,730	47
Pharmacists	allied	$132,430	$127,133	46
Physical Therapist Assistants	support	$64,040	$61,478	46
Other Physicians, All Other	physician	$243,530	$233,789	45
Physical Therapist Aides	support	$31,900	$30,624	45
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	nursing	$55,360	$53,146	44
Nurse Anesthetists	nursing	$195,660	$187,834	44
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	allied	$52,860	$50,746	44
Paramedics	allied	$37,390	$35,894	44
Pharmacy Technicians	allied	$39,450	$37,872	44
Psychiatric Technicians	allied	$37,410	$35,914	44
Nurse Practitioners	nursing	$110,460	$106,042	44
Medical Assistants	support	$35,930	$34,493	43
Home Health and Personal Care Aides	support	$28,550	$27,408	43
Speech-Language Pathologists	allied	$78,000	$74,880	43
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	allied	$37,270	$35,779	43
Dental Assistants	support	$38,050	$36,528	43
Respiratory Therapists	allied	$64,140	$61,574	42
Surgical Technologists	allied	$49,190	$47,222	42
Registered Nurses	nursing	$75,250	$72,240	42
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	allied	$35,590	$34,166	42
Nursing Assistants	support	$32,860	$31,546	42
Physician Assistants	physician	$101,120	$97,075	42
Phlebotomists	support	$32,020	$30,739	41
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	allied	$69,040	$66,278	41
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	allied	$56,720	$54,451	41
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	allied	$32,630	$31,325	36

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