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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Data Scientists | Technology | $128K | $61.42/hr |
| 62 | Actuaries | Technology | $128K | $61.39/hr |
| 63 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $128K | $61.32/hr |
| 64 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $127K | $61.23/hr |
| 65 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $127K | $60.89/hr |
| 66 | Transportation Inspectors | Transportation | $126K | $60.58/hr |
| 67 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $126K | $60.58/hr |
| 68 | Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | Arts & Media | $126K | $60.56/hr |
| 69 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $125K | N/A |
| 70 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $125K | N/A |
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Cost of living vs. national average+3.1% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,931/mo
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