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.
$105K
Avg. median salary
89.91
Cost of living index
$973
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in El Paso
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $132K | $63.34/hr |
| 12 | Financial Managers | Management | $132K | $63.26/hr |
| 13 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $130K | N/A |
| 14 | Software Developers | Technology | $127K | $61.21/hr |
| 15 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $127K | $61.11/hr |
| 16 | Database Architects | Technology | $127K | $60.92/hr |
| 17 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $125K | $60.05/hr |
| 18 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $123K | $59.25/hr |
| 19 | Managers, All Other | Management | $123K | $59.1/hr |
| 20 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $123K | $59.03/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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