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.
$98K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Massage Therapists | Healthcare Support | $73K | $34.89/hr |
| 82 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $73K | $34.86/hr |
| 83 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $71K | $34.13/hr |
| 84 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $71K | $34.01/hr |
| 85 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $70K | $33.87/hr |
| 86 | Clergy | Community & Social | $70K | $33.8/hr |
| 87 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $70K | $33.76/hr |
| 88 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $70K | $33.65/hr |
| 89 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $69K | $33.28/hr |
| 90 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $69K | $33.15/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Waco
Cost of living vs. national average-7.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$973/mo
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