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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $100K | $48.27/hr |
| 52 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $100K | $48.07/hr |
| 53 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $99K | $47.56/hr |
| 54 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $98K | $47.2/hr |
| 55 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $97K | $46.86/hr |
| 56 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | Management | $97K | $46.39/hr |
| 57 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $95K | $45.91/hr |
| 58 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $95K | $45.9/hr |
| 59 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $95K | $45.43/hr |
| 60 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $92K | $44.03/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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