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
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Wichita Falls
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $58K | $27.74/hr |
| 92 | Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | Construction & Trades | $58K | $27.74/hr |
| 93 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $58K | $27.72/hr |
| 94 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $57K | $27.45/hr |
| 95 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | Repair & Maintenance | $55K | $26.52/hr |
| 96 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | Repair & Maintenance | $55K | $26.42/hr |
| 97 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Community & Social | $55K | $26.42/hr |
| 98 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $55K | $26.36/hr |
| 99 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $55K | $26.33/hr |
| 100 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Repair & Maintenance | $55K | $26.31/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Wichita Falls
Cost of living vs. national average-10.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,136/mo
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