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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $137K | $65.88/hr |
| 22 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $135K | $65/hr |
| 23 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $132K | $63.66/hr |
| 24 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $132K | $63.49/hr |
| 25 | Chemists | Science | $132K | $63.39/hr |
| 26 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $131K | $63.09/hr |
| 27 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $130K | $62.27/hr |
| 28 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $127K | $61.26/hr |
| 29 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $127K | $61.15/hr |
| 30 | Software Developers | Technology | $126K | $60.67/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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