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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Avg. median salary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $73K | $34.87/hr |
| 92 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $72K | $34.82/hr |
| 93 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.69/hr |
| 94 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $72K | $34.48/hr |
| 95 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $72K | $34.42/hr |
| 96 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.38/hr |
| 97 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $71K | $34.12/hr |
| 98 | First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | Public Safety | $71K | $34/hr |
| 99 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $70K | $33.61/hr |
| 100 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $69K | $33.31/hr |
Affordability snapshot: McAllen-Edinburg-Mission
Cost of living vs. national average-14.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,060/mo
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