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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Waco
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Conservation Scientists | Science | $69K | $32.99/hr |
| 92 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $68K | $32.79/hr |
| 93 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $68K | $32.6/hr |
| 94 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $68K | $32.46/hr |
| 95 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $67K | $32.2/hr |
| 96 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $67K | $32.14/hr |
| 97 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $66K | $31.97/hr |
| 98 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $66K | $31.87/hr |
| 99 | Surgical Technologists | Healthcare | $66K | $31.74/hr |
| 100 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $66K | $31.55/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Waco
Cost of living vs. national average-7.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$973/mo
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