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.
$170K
Avg. median salary
103.09
Cost of living index
$1,931
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $158K | $75.99/hr |
| 32 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $157K | $75.38/hr |
| 33 | Physicists | Science | $157K | $75.36/hr |
| 34 | Marketing Managers | Management | $155K | $74.74/hr |
| 35 | Database Architects | Technology | $155K | $74.41/hr |
| 36 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $146K | $70.16/hr |
| 37 | Sales Managers | Management | $144K | $69.37/hr |
| 38 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $141K | $67.74/hr |
| 39 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $141K | $67.69/hr |
| 40 | Managers, All Other | Management | $140K | $67.22/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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