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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $81K | $38.74/hr |
| 62 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $80K | $38.51/hr |
| 63 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $80K | $38.28/hr |
| 64 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $79K | $38.19/hr |
| 65 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $79K | $38.15/hr |
| 66 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.78/hr |
| 67 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $79K | $37.78/hr |
| 68 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $78K | $37.49/hr |
| 69 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $77K | $37.21/hr |
| 70 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $77K | $37.14/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Waco
Cost of living vs. national average-7.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$973/mo
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