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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $112K | $53.82/hr |
| 42 | Real Estate Sales Agents | Sales | $110K | $52.77/hr |
| 43 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $108K | $52.11/hr |
| 44 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $106K | $51.18/hr |
| 45 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $106K | $50.8/hr |
| 46 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $105K | $50.4/hr |
| 47 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $104K | $50.13/hr |
| 48 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $104K | $50/hr |
| 49 | Hydrologic Technicians | Science | $102K | $49.11/hr |
| 50 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.51/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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