Top Paying Jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 590,980 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($666,930), Surgeons, All Other ($494,800), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($431,910). The cost of living index is 103.09 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,931/month.
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Avg. median salary
103.09
Cost of living index
$1,931
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Highest paying careers in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $667K | $320.64/hr |
| 2 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $495K | $237.89/hr |
| 3 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | Healthcare | $432K | $207.65/hr |
| 4 | Cardiologists | Healthcare | $403K | $193.92/hr |
| 5 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | Healthcare | $403K | $193.56/hr |
| 6 | Neurologists | Healthcare | $361K | $173.38/hr |
| 7 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $360K | $173.07/hr |
| 8 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $324K | $155.87/hr |
| 9 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $321K | $154.45/hr |
| 10 | Chief Executives | Management | $320K | $153.88/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
Cost of living vs. national average+3.1% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,931/mo
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