Metro profile · CBSA 47380
Healthcare wages in Waco, TX
31 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 31 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Waco
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
31 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $312,520 | $312,520 | 51 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $76,340 | $76,340 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $150,710 | $150,710 | 49 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $77,170 | $77,170 | 49 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $79,360 | $79,360 | 49 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $66,020 | $66,020 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $101,500 | $101,500 | 48 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $77,260 | $77,260 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $100,390 | $100,390 | 47 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $235,710 | $235,710 | 47 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $131,000 | $131,000 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $128,920 | $128,920 | 47 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $92,890 | $92,890 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,070 | $62,070 | 47 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $42,440 | $42,440 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $75,370 | $75,370 | 46 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $90,220 | $90,220 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $122,920 | $122,920 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $42,850 | $42,850 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $43,980 | $43,980 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $37,290 | $37,290 | 45 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $38,910 | $38,910 | 45 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $145,630 | $145,630 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $80,090 | $80,090 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $52,940 | $52,940 | 44 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $29,660 | $29,660 | 44 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $36,660 | $36,660 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $37,560 | $37,560 | 44 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $36,830 | $36,830 | 44 |
| Paramedics | allied | $35,550 | $35,550 | 44 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Waco
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.