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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Avg. median salary
85.97
Cost of living index
$1,047
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Highest paying careers in Brownsville-Harlingen
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $89K | $42.65/hr |
| 42 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $87K | $41.71/hr |
| 43 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $83K | $39.84/hr |
| 44 | Construction Managers | Management | $82K | $39.49/hr |
| 45 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $81K | $39.14/hr |
| 46 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $81K | $38.98/hr |
| 47 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.98/hr |
| 48 | School Psychologists | Science | $81K | $38.78/hr |
| 49 | Facilities Managers | Management | $79K | $38.18/hr |
| 50 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $79K | N/A |
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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