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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Occupational Therapy Assistants | Healthcare Support | $77K | $37.1/hr |
| 72 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $76K | $36.7/hr |
| 73 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $76K | $36.62/hr |
| 74 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.61/hr |
| 75 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $76K | $36.46/hr |
| 76 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $75K | $36.28/hr |
| 77 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $75K | $36.23/hr |
| 78 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $75K | $36.12/hr |
| 79 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $75K | $36.02/hr |
| 80 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $74K | $35.51/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Waco
Cost of living vs. national average-7.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$973/mo
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