Top Paying Jobs in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 39,770 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($295,020), Family Medicine Physicians ($207,060), Chief Executives ($202,990). The cost of living index is 85.89 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,060/month.
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85.89
Cost of living index
$1,060
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Highest paying careers in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $295K | $141.84/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $207K | $99.55/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $203K | $97.59/hr |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $144K | $69.44/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $138K | $66.2/hr |
| 6 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $134K | $64.5/hr |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $134K | $64.3/hr |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $132K | $63.4/hr |
| 9 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $130K | $62.72/hr |
| 10 | Financial Managers | Management | $129K | $62.16/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-14.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,060/mo
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