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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Population
Highest paying careers in Waco
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $118K | $56.59/hr |
| 22 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $116K | $55.73/hr |
| 23 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.38/hr |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $108K | $51.8/hr |
| 25 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $106K | $50.88/hr |
| 26 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $106K | $50.75/hr |
| 27 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $105K | $50.41/hr |
| 28 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $104K | $49.84/hr |
| 29 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $103K | $49.3/hr |
| 30 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $102K | $49.19/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Waco
Cost of living vs. national average-7.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$973/mo
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