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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Laredo
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $80K | $38.54/hr |
| 42 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $79K | $37.81/hr |
| 43 | Data Scientists | Technology | $78K | $37.55/hr |
| 44 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $77K | $37.05/hr |
| 45 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $77K | $36.84/hr |
| 46 | Facilities Managers | Management | $76K | $36.65/hr |
| 47 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $75K | $36.24/hr |
| 48 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $73K | $35.26/hr |
| 49 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $73K | $34.87/hr |
| 50 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.52/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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