Top Paying Jobs in Laredo, TX
Laredo, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 28,870 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($265,860), Family Medicine Physicians ($227,450), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($155,340). The cost of living index is 86.96 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,161/month.
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Avg. median salary
86.96
Cost of living index
$1,161
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Highest paying careers in Laredo
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $266K | $127.82/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $227K | $109.35/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $155K | $74.69/hr |
| 4 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $150K | $72.03/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $128K | $61.48/hr |
| 6 | Managers, All Other | Management | $128K | $61.39/hr |
| 7 | Lawyers | Legal | $126K | $60.53/hr |
| 8 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $125K | $60.12/hr |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $124K | $59.67/hr |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $121K | $58.34/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Laredo
Cost of living vs. national average-13.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,161/mo
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