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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Population
Highest paying careers in Midland
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $88K | $42.26/hr |
| 62 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $86K | N/A |
| 63 | Mechanical Drafters | Engineering | $86K | $41.39/hr |
| 64 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $84K | $40.35/hr |
| 65 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.3/hr |
| 66 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $83K | $40.05/hr |
| 67 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $83K | $39.73/hr |
| 68 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $83K | $39.72/hr |
| 69 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $83K | $39.68/hr |
| 70 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $82K | $39.48/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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