Top Paying Jobs in Wichita Falls, TX
Wichita Falls, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 15,940 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($292,330), Chief Executives ($163,170), Dentists, General ($148,800). The cost of living index is 89.51 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,136/month.
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Avg. median salary
89.51
Cost of living index
$1,136
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Highest paying careers in Wichita Falls
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $292K | $140.54/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $163K | $78.45/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $149K | $71.54/hr |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $139K | $67.03/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $139K | $67.02/hr |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $130K | $62.65/hr |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $129K | $61.91/hr |
| 8 | Financial Managers | Management | $127K | $61.3/hr |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $125K | $59.87/hr |
| 10 | Managers, All Other | Management | $120K | $57.91/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-10.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,136/mo
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