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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Marketing Managers | Management | $153K | $73.57/hr |
| 22 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $150K | $72.27/hr |
| 23 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $149K | $71.57/hr |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | Management | $145K | $69.62/hr |
| 25 | Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | Engineering | $144K | $69.29/hr |
| 26 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $142K | $68.32/hr |
| 27 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $140K | $67.54/hr |
| 28 | Database Architects | Technology | $139K | $66.88/hr |
| 29 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $139K | $66.85/hr |
| 30 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $138K | $66.4/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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