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.
$145K
Avg. median salary
98.63
Cost of living index
$1,573
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Highest paying careers in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Anesthesiologists | Healthcare | $210K | $101.07/hr |
| 12 | Dermatologists | Healthcare | $207K | $99.52/hr |
| 13 | Physicists | Science | $200K | $96.05/hr |
| 14 | Cardiologists | Healthcare | $188K | $90.17/hr |
| 15 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $174K | $83.89/hr |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $172K | $82.77/hr |
| 17 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $172K | $82.7/hr |
| 18 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $170K | $81.67/hr |
| 19 | Financial Managers | Management | $167K | $80.24/hr |
| 20 | Lawyers | Legal | $158K | $75.95/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
Cost of living vs. national average-1.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,573/mo
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