Metro profile · CBSA 47900
Healthcare wages in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
56 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)
—
100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$2,329/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$274/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
62
Across 56 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
56 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $93,030 | $86,983 | 67 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $101,990 | $95,361 | 66 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $78,750 | $73,631 | 66 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $97,390 | $91,060 | 66 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $88,250 | $82,514 | 66 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $57,630 | $53,884 | 66 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $75,860 | $70,929 | 65 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | support | $45,840 | $42,860 | 65 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $78,790 | $73,669 | 65 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $71,050 | $66,432 | 65 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $154,350 | $144,317 | 65 |
| Paramedics | allied | $49,250 | $46,049 | 64 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $70,300 | $65,731 | 64 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $105,290 | $98,446 | 64 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $109,900 | $102,757 | 64 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $50,840 | $47,535 | 64 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $45,730 | $42,758 | 64 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $109,110 | $102,018 | 64 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $148,200 | $138,567 | 64 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $149,170 | $139,474 | 64 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $49,030 | $45,843 | 64 |
| Audiologists | allied | $102,500 | $95,838 | 63 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $102,710 | $96,034 | 63 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $150,540 | $140,755 | 63 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $184,540 | $172,545 | 63 |
| Radiologists | physician | $443,020 | $414,224 | 63 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $48,050 | $44,927 | 63 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $38,530 | $36,026 | 63 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $63,480 | $59,354 | 63 |
| Orderlies | support | $39,160 | $36,615 | 62 |
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