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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Marketing Managers | Management | $113K | $54.5/hr |
| 22 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $111K | N/A |
| 23 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $105K | $50.66/hr |
| 24 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $104K | $49.99/hr |
| 25 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $103K | $49.7/hr |
| 26 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $103K | $49.53/hr |
| 27 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 28 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $102K | $48.88/hr |
| 29 | Sales Managers | Management | $101K | $48.77/hr |
| 30 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.55/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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