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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Conservation Scientists | Science | $69K | $32.99/hr |
| 72 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $68K | $32.52/hr |
| 73 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $67K | $32.21/hr |
| 74 | Athletic Trainers | Healthcare | $66K | N/A |
| 75 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.94/hr |
| 76 | Sailors and Marine Oilers | Transportation | $66K | $31.7/hr |
| 77 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $66K | $31.62/hr |
| 78 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $65K | N/A |
| 79 | Transportation Security Screeners | Public Safety | $65K | $31.33/hr |
| 80 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $65K | $31.3/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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