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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Odessa
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $81K | $39.09/hr |
| 52 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.59/hr |
| 53 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.34/hr |
| 54 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $79K | $37.82/hr |
| 55 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $79K | $37.78/hr |
| 56 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.57/hr |
| 57 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $78K | $37.38/hr |
| 58 | Wellhead Pumpers | Transportation | $75K | $36.28/hr |
| 59 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $75K | $36.24/hr |
| 60 | Crane and Tower Operators | Transportation | $75K | $36.21/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Odessa
Cost of living vs. national average-6.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,595/mo
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