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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $102K | $49.23/hr |
| 42 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $102K | $49.13/hr |
| 43 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 44 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $102K | $48.9/hr |
| 45 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $102K | $48.81/hr |
| 46 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $100K | $48.3/hr |
| 47 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $100K | $47.93/hr |
| 48 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.8/hr |
| 49 | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $99K | N/A |
| 50 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $98K | $47.08/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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