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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Population
Highest paying careers in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Software Developers | Technology | $129K | $62.23/hr |
| 52 | Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | Arts & Media | $129K | $62.2/hr |
| 53 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $129K | $62.15/hr |
| 54 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $128K | $61.44/hr |
| 55 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $127K | $61.22/hr |
| 56 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $127K | $61.01/hr |
| 57 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $126K | $60.75/hr |
| 58 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $125K | $60.27/hr |
| 59 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $125K | $60.05/hr |
| 60 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $125K | $59.92/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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