Metro profile · CBSA 48680
Healthcare wages in Wildwood-The Villages, FL
23 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
2 active disasters in Florida· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- COW CREEK FIRE
- RAILROAD COMPLEX FIRE
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 2026-04-23
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 23 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Wildwood-The Villages
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
23 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $286,310 | $286,310 | 49 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $77,950 | $77,950 | 48 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $102,260 | $102,260 | 48 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $70,480 | $70,480 | 48 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $170,180 | $170,180 | 48 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,610 | $99,610 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,120 | $46,120 | 47 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $131,710 | $131,710 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $96,310 | $96,310 | 47 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $40,910 | $40,910 | 46 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $33,900 | $33,900 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $128,640 | $128,640 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $124,930 | $124,930 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $60,900 | $60,900 | 46 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $223,580 | $223,580 | 46 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $40,380 | $40,380 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $36,110 | $36,110 | 45 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $68,830 | $68,830 | 45 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $40,290 | $40,290 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $37,390 | $37,390 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $77,110 | $77,110 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $38,580 | $38,580 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,120 | $47,120 | 42 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Wildwood-The Villages
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.