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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $88K | $42.36/hr |
| 52 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $87K | $41.83/hr |
| 53 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $87K | $41.78/hr |
| 54 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $86K | $41.5/hr |
| 55 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $85K | $40.71/hr |
| 56 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $83K | $39.98/hr |
| 57 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $83K | N/A |
| 58 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $81K | $39.11/hr |
| 59 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $81K | $38.76/hr |
| 60 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $81K | $38.74/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Waco
Cost of living vs. national average-7.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$973/mo
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