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 $1,145/month.
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Avg. median salary
89.51
Cost of living index
$1,145
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Wichita Falls
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $73K | $34.95/hr |
| 52 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $71K | $34.27/hr |
| 53 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $69K | $33.37/hr |
| 54 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $68K | $32.91/hr |
| 55 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $67K | $32.34/hr |
| 56 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $67K | $31.99/hr |
| 57 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $66K | $31.73/hr |
| 58 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.42/hr |
| 59 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.36/hr |
| 60 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $65K | $31.3/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Wichita Falls
Cost of living vs. national average-10.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,145/mo
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