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
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Highest paying careers in Midland
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $161K | $77.53/hr |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $158K | $76.06/hr |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | Management | $155K | $74.34/hr |
| 14 | Marketing Managers | Management | $150K | $71.88/hr |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $148K | $71.19/hr |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $147K | $70.49/hr |
| 17 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $144K | $69.34/hr |
| 18 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $141K | $67.85/hr |
| 19 | Sales Managers | Management | $139K | $67.01/hr |
| 20 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $139K | $66.79/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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