Top Paying Jobs in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 266,420 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, Pathologists ($362,620), Cardiologists ($341,080), Chief Executives ($288,150). The cost of living index is 98.07 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,852/month.
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Avg. median salary
98.07
Cost of living index
$1,852
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Highest paying careers in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $363K | $174.34/hr |
| 2 | Cardiologists | Healthcare | $341K | $163.98/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $288K | $138.53/hr |
| 4 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | Healthcare | $282K | $135.55/hr |
| 5 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $277K | $132.98/hr |
| 6 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $271K | $130.48/hr |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $263K | $126.48/hr |
| 8 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $257K | $123.53/hr |
| 9 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $245K | $117.78/hr |
| 10 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $236K | $113.63/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-1.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,852/mo
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