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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $124K | $59.8/hr |
| 72 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $123K | $58.9/hr |
| 73 | Database Administrators | Technology | $122K | $58.84/hr |
| 74 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $122K | $58.76/hr |
| 75 | Economists | Science | $122K | $58.73/hr |
| 76 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $122K | $58.48/hr |
| 77 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $118K | $56.59/hr |
| 78 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $117K | $56.28/hr |
| 79 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $116K | $55.69/hr |
| 80 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $112K | N/A |
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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