Metro profile · CBSA 48620
Healthcare wages in Wichita, KS
37 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
44
Across 37 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Wichita
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
37 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $228,820 | $216,807 | 48 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $67,980 | $64,411 | 48 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $142,400 | $134,924 | 47 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $44,640 | $42,296 | 46 |
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $75,540 | $71,574 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $99,000 | $93,803 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $97,400 | $92,287 | 46 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $100,900 | $95,603 | 46 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $33,910 | $32,130 | 45 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $62,900 | $59,598 | 45 |
| Audiologists | allied | $89,610 | $84,905 | 45 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $60,310 | $57,144 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $38,350 | $36,337 | 44 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $121,640 | $115,254 | 44 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $205,540 | $194,749 | 44 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $116,100 | $110,005 | 44 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $71,330 | $67,585 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $81,210 | $76,946 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $39,810 | $37,720 | 44 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $37,850 | $35,863 | 44 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $53,950 | $51,118 | 44 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $39,620 | $37,540 | 44 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $30,600 | $28,994 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $37,290 | $35,332 | 44 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $64,250 | $60,877 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $38,630 | $36,602 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $64,830 | $61,426 | 43 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $104,930 | $99,421 | 43 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $78,390 | $74,275 | 43 |
| Paramedics | allied | $36,860 | $34,925 | 43 |
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