Metro profile · CBSA 48900
Healthcare wages in Wilmington, NC
36 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 36 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Wilmington
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
36 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramedics | allied | $53,850 | $51,561 | 51 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $75,820 | $72,598 | 49 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $185,720 | $177,827 | 48 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $51,110 | $48,938 | 48 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $151,790 | $145,339 | 48 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,620 | $45,596 | 47 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $45,530 | $43,595 | 47 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $131,670 | $126,074 | 47 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $81,020 | $77,577 | 46 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $60,900 | $58,312 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $63,390 | $60,696 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $98,770 | $94,572 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $44,300 | $42,417 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $131,270 | $125,691 | 46 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $252,960 | $242,209 | 46 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $96,620 | $92,514 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $124,990 | $119,678 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $37,710 | $36,107 | 45 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $218,830 | $209,530 | 45 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $31,510 | $30,171 | 45 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $42,000 | $40,215 | 45 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $55,200 | $52,854 | 45 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $58,110 | $55,640 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $39,150 | $37,486 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $80,970 | $77,529 | 44 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $86,420 | $82,747 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $82,410 | $78,908 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $81,480 | $78,017 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $67,210 | $64,354 | 44 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $83,650 | $80,095 | 44 |
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