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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Highest paying careers in Wichita Falls
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $64K | $30.79/hr |
| 62 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $64K | $30.72/hr |
| 63 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Community & Social | $64K | $30.66/hr |
| 64 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $64K | $30.62/hr |
| 65 | Wellhead Pumpers | Transportation | $64K | $30.54/hr |
| 66 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $62K | $29.97/hr |
| 67 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.95/hr |
| 68 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | Community & Social | $62K | $29.84/hr |
| 69 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 70 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $62K | $29.67/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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