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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $115K | $55.52/hr |
| 22 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $112K | $53.73/hr |
| 23 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $112K | $53.7/hr |
| 24 | Facilities Managers | Management | $110K | $52.76/hr |
| 25 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $110K | $52.74/hr |
| 26 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $109K | $52.51/hr |
| 27 | Construction Managers | Management | $107K | $51.34/hr |
| 28 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.67/hr |
| 29 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $105K | $50.63/hr |
| 30 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $104K | $50.14/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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