Top Paying Jobs in Victoria, TX
Victoria, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 13,510 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($219,640), Pharmacists ($140,860), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($135,990). The cost of living index is 89.84 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,442/month.
$77K
Avg. median salary
89.84
Cost of living index
$1,442
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Victoria
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Repair & Maintenance | $52K | $24.77/hr |
| 92 | Medical Records Specialists | Healthcare | $51K | $24.64/hr |
| 93 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Transportation | $51K | $24.59/hr |
| 94 | Firefighters | Public Safety | $50K | $24.21/hr |
| 95 | Carpenters | Construction & Trades | $49K | $23.78/hr |
| 96 | Computer User Support Specialists | Technology | $49K | $23.77/hr |
| 97 | Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | Office & Admin | $49K | $23.69/hr |
| 98 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | Office & Admin | $49K | $23.49/hr |
| 99 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | Production & Manufacturing | $49K | $23.35/hr |
| 100 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $49K | $23.34/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Victoria
Cost of living vs. national average-10.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,442/mo
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