Metro profile · CBSA 49180
Healthcare wages in Winston-Salem, NC
46 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 46 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Winston-Salem
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
46 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $309,990 | $296,815 | 52 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $293,840 | $281,352 | 50 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $50,060 | $47,932 | 48 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $37,610 | $36,012 | 48 |
| Paramedics | allied | $44,860 | $42,953 | 47 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,960 | $60,284 | 47 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $46,280 | $44,313 | 47 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,050 | $45,050 | 47 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $44,980 | $43,068 | 47 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $45,810 | $43,863 | 47 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $45,770 | $43,825 | 47 |
| Orderlies | support | $38,680 | $37,036 | 47 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $77,900 | $74,589 | 46 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $168,700 | $161,530 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $130,730 | $125,174 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $130,840 | $125,279 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,970 | $60,294 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $135,710 | $129,942 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $93,780 | $89,794 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $101,270 | $96,966 | 46 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $101,050 | $96,755 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $80,250 | $76,839 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $128,530 | $123,067 | 46 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $319,170 | $305,605 | 46 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $60,920 | $58,331 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $70,150 | $67,169 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $64,660 | $61,912 | 46 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $87,220 | $83,513 | 45 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $86,870 | $83,178 | 45 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $40,290 | $38,578 | 45 |
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