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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $58K | $28.06/hr |
| 82 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $58K | $27.8/hr |
| 83 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $58K | $27.79/hr |
| 84 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $57K | $27.33/hr |
| 85 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $56K | $27.09/hr |
| 86 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $56K | $27.02/hr |
| 87 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $56K | $26.95/hr |
| 88 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $56K | $26.93/hr |
| 89 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | Repair & Maintenance | $53K | $25.55/hr |
| 90 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $53K | $25.49/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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