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.
$97K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $97K | N/A |
| 42 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $95K | $45.44/hr |
| 43 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $92K | $44.08/hr |
| 44 | Data Scientists | Technology | $92K | $44.05/hr |
| 45 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $91K | $43.67/hr |
| 46 | School Psychologists | Science | $90K | $43.42/hr |
| 47 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $90K | $43.2/hr |
| 48 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $89K | N/A |
| 49 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $88K | $42.53/hr |
| 50 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $88K | $42.34/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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