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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $138K | $66.43/hr |
| 42 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $138K | $66.3/hr |
| 43 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $138K | $66.26/hr |
| 44 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $135K | $64.98/hr |
| 45 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $135K | $64.86/hr |
| 46 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $135K | $64.7/hr |
| 47 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $134K | $64.24/hr |
| 48 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $134K | $64.23/hr |
| 49 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $134K | $64.21/hr |
| 50 | Software Developers | Technology | $133K | $64.08/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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