Top Paying Jobs in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 31,540 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($330,890), Family Medicine Physicians ($215,480), Chief Executives ($178,860). The cost of living index is 85.97 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,047/month.
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85.97
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$1,047
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Highest paying careers in Brownsville-Harlingen
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $331K | $159.08/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $215K | $103.6/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $179K | $85.99/hr |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $169K | $81.08/hr |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $157K | $75.56/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $138K | $66.29/hr |
| 7 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $135K | $64.69/hr |
| 8 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $131K | $63.12/hr |
| 9 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $130K | $62.5/hr |
| 10 | Financial Managers | Management | $130K | $62.42/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Brownsville-Harlingen
Cost of living vs. national average-14.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,047/mo
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