Metro profile · CBSA 48540
Healthcare wages in Wheeling, WV-OH
24 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)
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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
45
Across 24 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Wheeling
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 ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $321,820 | $306,373 | 51 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $100,680 | $95,847 | 47 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $101,750 | $96,866 | 47 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $75,250 | $71,638 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $128,640 | $122,465 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $133,030 | $126,645 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $100,920 | $96,076 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,610 | $59,605 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $65,280 | $62,147 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $44,610 | $42,469 | 45 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $57,960 | $55,178 | 45 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $118,600 | $112,907 | 45 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $126,770 | $120,685 | 45 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $39,830 | $37,918 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $36,910 | $35,138 | 44 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $62,670 | $59,662 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $39,250 | $37,366 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $78,280 | $74,523 | 43 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $36,930 | $35,157 | 43 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $78,880 | $75,094 | 43 |
| Paramedics | allied | $35,250 | $33,558 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $29,190 | $27,789 | 43 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $36,080 | $34,348 | 42 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $29,430 | $28,017 | 40 |
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Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.