Top Paying Jobs in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 423,820 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Dentists, All Other Specialists ($389,520), Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric ($320,450), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($307,690). The cost of living index is 98.63 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,573/month.
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Avg. median salary
98.63
Cost of living index
$1,573
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | Healthcare | $390K | $187.27/hr |
| 2 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $320K | $154.06/hr |
| 3 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $308K | N/A |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $292K | $140.62/hr |
| 5 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $292K | $140.15/hr |
| 6 | Neurologists | Healthcare | $278K | $133.64/hr |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $275K | $132.36/hr |
| 8 | Chief Executives | Management | $275K | $132.34/hr |
| 9 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $274K | $131.93/hr |
| 10 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $249K | $119.74/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-1.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,573/mo
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