Top Paying Jobs in El Paso, TX (2026)
El Paso, TX has 100 jobs across diverse industries. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($187,700), Pediatricians, General ($179,180), Dentists, General ($164,310). The cost of living index is 89.91 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $973/month.
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Avg. median salary
89.91
Cost of living index
$973
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in El Paso
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | Management | $188K | $90.24/hr |
| 2 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $179K | $86.14/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $164K | $78.99/hr |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $141K | $67.93/hr |
| 5 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $139K | $/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $139K | $66.85/hr |
| 7 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $135K | $/hr |
| 8 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $134K | $64.57/hr |
| 9 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $131K | $63.17/hr |
| 10 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $131K | $62.86/hr |
| 11 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $127K | $61.29/hr |
| 12 | Financial Managers | Management | $127K | $61.25/hr |
| 13 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $127K | $60.85/hr |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $126K | $60.64/hr |
| 15 | Managers, All Other | Management | $126K | $60.45/hr |
| 16 | Database Architects | Technology | $124K | $59.61/hr |
| 17 | Software Developers | Technology | $121K | $58.25/hr |
| 18 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $117K | $56.34/hr |
| 19 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $117K | $56.29/hr |
| 20 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $114K | $54.79/hr |
| 21 | Lawyers | Legal | $112K | $54.03/hr |
| 22 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $111K | $53.25/hr |
| 23 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $111K | $53.22/hr |
| 24 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $110K | $52.88/hr |
| 25 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $108K | $/hr |
Affordability snapshot: El Paso
Cost of living vs. national average-10.1% less expensive
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2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$973/mo
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