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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in El Paso
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $78K | N/A |
| 92 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.48/hr |
| 93 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $78K | $37.39/hr |
| 94 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.38/hr |
| 95 | History Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $78K | N/A |
| 96 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $77K | $37.03/hr |
| 97 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $77K | $36.94/hr |
| 98 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $77K | N/A |
| 99 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | Arts & Media | $77K | $36.84/hr |
| 100 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $76K | $36.78/hr |
Affordability snapshot: El Paso
Cost of living vs. national average-10.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$973/mo
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