Metro profile · CBSA 47300
Healthcare wages in Visalia, CA
33 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
5 active disasters in California· Chemical · Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 2-7 FIRE
- BAIN FIRE
- CANYON FIRE
- + 2 more declarations
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)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
41
Across 33 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Visalia
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
33 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $76,700 | $72,098 | 53 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $125,180 | $117,669 | 45 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $262,270 | $246,534 | 44 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $214,950 | $202,053 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $98,610 | $92,693 | 44 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $166,510 | $156,519 | 44 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $159,430 | $149,864 | 43 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $307,430 | $288,984 | 43 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $79,440 | $74,674 | 43 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $122,690 | $115,329 | 43 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $73,540 | $69,128 | 42 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $81,200 | $76,328 | 42 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $158,080 | $148,595 | 42 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $37,700 | $35,438 | 41 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $106,760 | $100,354 | 41 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $49,390 | $46,427 | 41 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $48,870 | $45,938 | 41 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $46,810 | $44,001 | 41 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $133,370 | $125,368 | 40 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $105,210 | $98,897 | 40 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $47,140 | $44,312 | 40 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $99,010 | $93,069 | 40 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $82,030 | $77,108 | 39 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $61,270 | $57,594 | 39 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,350 | $44,509 | 39 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $34,320 | $32,261 | 39 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,630 | $43,832 | 39 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $36,870 | $34,658 | 39 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $294,840 | $277,150 | 39 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $226,500 | $212,910 | 38 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Visalia
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.