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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $127K | $61.24/hr |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $125K | $59.87/hr |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | Management | $124K | $59.5/hr |
| 14 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $121K | $58.15/hr |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | Management | $113K | $54.43/hr |
| 16 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $111K | $53.29/hr |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $110K | $52.99/hr |
| 18 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $109K | $52.55/hr |
| 19 | Software Developers | Technology | $107K | $51.44/hr |
| 20 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $104K | $49.91/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-14.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,047/mo
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