Metro profile · CBSA 46340
Healthcare wages in Tyler, TX
29 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
44
Across 29 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Tyler
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
29 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $75,670 | $75,670 | 50 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $108,380 | $108,380 | 49 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $97,860 | $97,860 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $75,280 | $75,280 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $101,220 | $101,220 | 48 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $132,490 | $132,490 | 48 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $43,690 | $43,690 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $136,790 | $136,790 | 47 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $133,460 | $133,460 | 47 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $120,850 | $120,850 | 46 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $86,840 | $86,840 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $59,550 | $59,550 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $76,800 | $76,800 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $74,470 | $74,470 | 46 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $82,110 | $82,110 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $38,150 | $38,150 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $80,340 | $80,340 | 44 |
| Paramedics | allied | $37,410 | $37,410 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $35,300 | $35,300 | 44 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $38,390 | $38,390 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,460 | $37,460 | 44 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $34,400 | $34,400 | 43 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $48,750 | $48,750 | 43 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $125,990 | $125,990 | 42 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $182,690 | $182,690 | 41 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $23,980 | $23,980 | 41 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $66,390 | $66,390 | 33 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $65,810 | $65,810 | 33 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $66,550 | $66,550 | 32 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Tyler
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.