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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Highest paying careers in El Paso
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $98K | $46.96/hr |
| 52 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $97K | $46.86/hr |
| 53 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $96K | $46.2/hr |
| 54 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $95K | N/A |
| 55 | Data Scientists | Technology | $95K | $45.88/hr |
| 56 | Surgical Assistants | Healthcare | $95K | $45.54/hr |
| 57 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $95K | N/A |
| 58 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $95K | $45.49/hr |
| 59 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $92K | $44.31/hr |
| 60 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $92K | $44.2/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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