Top Paying Jobs in Odessa, TX
Odessa, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 25,770 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($281,480), Physicians, All Other ($200,310), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($166,340). The cost of living index is 93.9 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,595/month.
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93.9
Cost of living index
$1,595
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Highest paying careers in Odessa
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | Management | $281K | $135.33/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $200K | $96.3/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $166K | $79.97/hr |
| 4 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $154K | $73.97/hr |
| 5 | Financial Managers | Management | $152K | $73.17/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $147K | $70.59/hr |
| 7 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $141K | $67.91/hr |
| 8 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $136K | $65.2/hr |
| 9 | Managers, All Other | Management | $135K | $64.82/hr |
| 10 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $135K | $64.78/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-6.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,595/mo
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