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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.

$115K
Avg. median salary
95.78
Cost of living index
$1,772
Median 2BR rent
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Population

Highest paying careers in Midland

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
31Data ScientistsTechnology$125K$60.26/hr
32Mechanical EngineersEngineering$125K$60.19/hr
33Computer Systems AnalystsTechnology$125K$59.88/hr
34Environmental EngineersEngineering$123K$59.17/hr
35First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesPublic Safety$123K$59.01/hr
36Construction ManagersManagement$119K$57.03/hr
37Physical TherapistsHealthcare$118K$56.95/hr
38Facilities ManagersManagement$117K$56.03/hr
39Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansEngineering$114K$54.88/hr
40Title Examiners, Abstractors, and SearchersLegal$112K$54.05/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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