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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $95K | $45.9/hr |
| 42 | Facilities Managers | Management | $95K | $45.88/hr |
| 43 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.84/hr |
| 44 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $93K | $44.71/hr |
| 45 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $93K | $44.66/hr |
| 46 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $91K | $43.94/hr |
| 47 | Construction Managers | Management | $91K | $43.64/hr |
| 48 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $90K | $43.37/hr |
| 49 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $89K | $42.88/hr |
| 50 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $88K | $42.51/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Waco
Cost of living vs. national average-7.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$973/mo
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