Metro profile · CBSA 47020
Healthcare wages in Victoria, TX
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
46
Across 24 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Victoria
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 ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $73,310 | $73,310 | 49 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $140,860 | $140,860 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $103,800 | $103,800 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $73,720 | $73,720 | 48 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $102,520 | $102,520 | 48 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $63,000 | $63,000 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $129,580 | $129,580 | 47 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $95,950 | $95,950 | 47 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $76,110 | $76,110 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $43,050 | $43,050 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $59,310 | $59,310 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $43,980 | $43,980 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $58,130 | $58,130 | 46 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $83,680 | $83,680 | 45 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $219,640 | $219,640 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $67,380 | $67,380 | 44 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $36,980 | $36,980 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $33,980 | $33,980 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,060 | $37,060 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $35,840 | $35,840 | 44 |
| Paramedics | allied | $33,770 | $33,770 | 43 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $129,430 | $129,430 | 43 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $36,290 | $36,290 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $24,890 | $24,890 | 42 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Victoria
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.