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.
$142K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $154K | $74.03/hr |
| 22 | Lawyers | Legal | $153K | $73.72/hr |
| 23 | Sales Managers | Management | $152K | $72.96/hr |
| 24 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $151K | $72.74/hr |
| 25 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $149K | $71.47/hr |
| 26 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $145K | $69.89/hr |
| 27 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $141K | $67.7/hr |
| 28 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $141K | $67.63/hr |
| 29 | Database Architects | Technology | $140K | $67.29/hr |
| 30 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $138K | $66.33/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos
Cost of living vs. national average-1.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,852/mo
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