Don't do HAA unless it's based somewhere that you really want to live. Avoid the vendors, they are awful and will treat you like the filthy worm that you are. If you want to be well paid, respected and have good PTO time, then hit up the non-profit health systems. They are more stable jobs and the bases tend to be recession proof. You're looking $100k-$160 at a non profit if you choose to work lots of OT. Good luck getting half that with Metro. They hate you and prove it.