Top Paying Jobs in Killeen-Temple, TX
Killeen-Temple, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 30,380 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($220,940), Optometrists ($160,460), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($158,560). The cost of living index is 91.13 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,233/month.
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Avg. median salary
91.13
Cost of living index
$1,233
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Highest paying careers in Killeen-Temple
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | Management | $221K | $106.22/hr |
| 2 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $160K | $77.14/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $159K | $76.23/hr |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $154K | $74.13/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $150K | $72.01/hr |
| 6 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $147K | $70.85/hr |
| 7 | Financial Managers | Management | $140K | $67.46/hr |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $140K | $67.41/hr |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $139K | $66.67/hr |
| 10 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $136K | $65.18/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-8.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,233/mo
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