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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Avg. median salary
93.9
Cost of living index
$1,595
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Highest paying careers in Odessa
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Marketing Managers | Management | $133K | $64.15/hr |
| 12 | Lawyers | Legal | $133K | $64.11/hr |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $132K | $63.58/hr |
| 14 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $130K | $62.37/hr |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $129K | $62.2/hr |
| 16 | Software Developers | Technology | $127K | $61.1/hr |
| 17 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $127K | $60.91/hr |
| 18 | Sales Managers | Management | $125K | $60.27/hr |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $125K | $60.13/hr |
| 20 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $122K | $58.69/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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