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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Special Education Teachers, Preschool | Education | $85K | N/A |
| 52 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $85K | $40.86/hr |
| 53 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.28/hr |
| 54 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $84K | $40.22/hr |
| 55 | Construction Managers | Management | $83K | $40.12/hr |
| 56 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $83K | $40.1/hr |
| 57 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $83K | $39.87/hr |
| 58 | Database Administrators | Technology | $83K | $39.85/hr |
| 59 | Athletic Trainers | Healthcare | $82K | N/A |
| 60 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $82K | $39.37/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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