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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $74K | $35.53/hr |
| 62 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $74K | N/A |
| 63 | Self-Enrichment Teachers | Education | $73K | $35.3/hr |
| 64 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $73K | $35.22/hr |
| 65 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $73K | $35.13/hr |
| 66 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $73K | $35.12/hr |
| 67 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $73K | $35.11/hr |
| 68 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $73K | $34.86/hr |
| 69 | Occupational Therapy Assistants | Healthcare Support | $72K | $34.71/hr |
| 70 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | Community & Social | $70K | $33.54/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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