Question 1

What is the cost of living in Killeen-Temple, TX?

Accepted Answer

Killeen-Temple, TX's overall price level (BEA Regional Price Parity) is 91.13, where 100 equals the U.S. average. That means everyday goods, services, and housing cost about 8.9% less than the national average. HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,233/month.

Question 2

What is the average salary in Killeen-Temple, TX?

Accepted Answer

Across the 100 BLS-tracked occupation categories with published data in Killeen-Temple, TX, the average median wage is $97,046. The single highest-paying occupation here is Chief Executives at $220,940/year (BLS OEWS).

Question 3

What are the highest-paying jobs in Killeen-Temple?

Accepted Answer

Based on BLS OEWS data, the top-paying occupations in Killeen-Temple, TX are: 1) Chief Executives at $220,940; 2) Optometrists at $160,460; 3) Architectural and Engineering Managers at $158,560; 4) Computer and Information Systems Managers at $154,180; 5) Pharmacists at $149,790. Click any occupation above to see the full wage breakdown (10th to 90th percentile).

Question 4

How much does it cost to rent a 2-bedroom apartment in Killeen-Temple?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in Killeen-Temple, TX is $1,233/month. FMR is the rent level HUD uses to administer housing assistance and reflects the 40th percentile of standard-quality rentals, updated annually.

Question 5

Where does AffordMap's Killeen-Temple data come from?

Accepted Answer

Salary figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. Cost of living comes from the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (RPP). Rent comes from HUD Fair Market Rents. All three are federal datasets, updated annually, and free to use. AffordMap pairs them so you can see what a salary actually buys after local costs.

Rank	Occupation	Category	Median salary	Hourly
71	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$80K	N/A
72	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$79K	N/A
73	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	Science	$78K	$37.69/hr
74	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	Healthcare	$78K	$37.5/hr
75	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$78K	N/A
76	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	Management	$77K	$37.03/hr
77	Education Administrators, All Other	Management	$76K	$36.68/hr
78	Occupational Therapy Assistants	Healthcare Support	$76K	$36.68/hr
79	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	Repair & Maintenance	$76K	$36.61/hr
80	Physical Therapist Assistants	Healthcare Support	$76K	$36.61/hr

Top Paying Jobs in Killeen-Temple, TX

Highest paying careers in Killeen-Temple

Affordability snapshot: Killeen-Temple