Top Paying Jobs in El Paso, TX
El Paso, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 49,050 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($289,950), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($240,990), Chief Executives ($220,050). 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
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Highest paying careers in El Paso
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $290K | $139.4/hr |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $241K | $115.86/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $220K | $105.8/hr |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $214K | $102.67/hr |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $177K | $84.96/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $153K | $73.48/hr |
| 7 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $151K | $72.57/hr |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $144K | $69.4/hr |
| 9 | Lawyers | Legal | $141K | $67.57/hr |
| 10 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $132K | $63.58/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-10.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$973/mo
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