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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Managers, All Other | Management | $102K | $49.12/hr |
| 32 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $48.99/hr |
| 33 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $102K | $48.8/hr |
| 34 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.26/hr |
| 35 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $99K | $47.65/hr |
| 36 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $99K | $47.53/hr |
| 37 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $97K | $46.83/hr |
| 38 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.48/hr |
| 39 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $96K | $46.07/hr |
| 40 | Data Scientists | Technology | $96K | $46.02/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Waco
Cost of living vs. national average-7.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$973/mo
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