Top Paying Jobs in Midland, TX
Midland, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 33,750 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($417,970), Chief Executives ($389,330), Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($219,140). The cost of living index is 95.78 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,772/month.
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Avg. median salary
95.78
Cost of living index
$1,772
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Midland
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $77K | $37.21/hr |
| 92 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $77K | $37.2/hr |
| 93 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $77K | $36.99/hr |
| 94 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $77K | $36.87/hr |
| 95 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $76K | $36.36/hr |
| 96 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $75K | $36.27/hr |
| 97 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $75K | $36.24/hr |
| 98 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $75K | $36/hr |
| 99 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $75K | $35.94/hr |
| 100 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $74K | $35.58/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Midland
Cost of living vs. national average-4.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,772/mo
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