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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lawyers | Legal | $130K | $62.61/hr |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $129K | $61.98/hr |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | Management | $127K | $61/hr |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $125K | $60.24/hr |
| 15 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $123K | $59.23/hr |
| 16 | Software Developers | Technology | $123K | $59.17/hr |
| 17 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $123K | $59.1/hr |
| 18 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $122K | $58.77/hr |
| 19 | Sales Managers | Management | $118K | $56.64/hr |
| 20 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $118K | $56.64/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Waco
Cost of living vs. national average-7.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$973/mo
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