Top Paying Jobs in Waco, TX
Waco, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 26,580 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($312,520), Family Medicine Physicians ($235,710), Chief Executives ($217,610). The cost of living index is 92.55 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $973/month.
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Avg. median salary
92.55
Cost of living index
$973
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Highest paying careers in Waco
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $313K | $150.25/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $236K | $113.32/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $218K | $104.62/hr |
| 4 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $207K | N/A |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $160K | $76.74/hr |
| 6 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $151K | $72.46/hr |
| 7 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $146K | $70.02/hr |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $142K | $68.18/hr |
| 9 | Financial Managers | Management | $134K | $64.43/hr |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $131K | $62.98/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-7.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$973/mo
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