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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.

$81K
Avg. median salary
86.96
Cost of living index
$1,161
Median 2BR rent
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Population

Highest paying careers in Laredo

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
91Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersRepair & Maintenance$53K$25.47/hr
92Human Resources SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$52K$24.89/hr
93Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$52K$24.8/hr
94Public Relations SpecialistsArts & Media$51K$24.57/hr
95Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansHealthcare$50K$24.22/hr
96First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsTransportation$50K$24.09/hr
97Buyers and Purchasing AgentsBusiness & Finance$50K$24.08/hr
98Child, Family, and School Social WorkersCommunity & Social$50K$23.99/hr
99Food Service ManagersManagement$50K$23.97/hr
100Chefs and Head CooksFood Service$50K$23.88/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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