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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Public Safety | $60K | $28.8/hr |
| 82 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | Education | $60K | N/A |
| 83 | Computer User Support Specialists | Technology | $60K | $28.73/hr |
| 84 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $60K | $28.68/hr |
| 85 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $59K | N/A |
| 86 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $58K | $28/hr |
| 87 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $58K | N/A |
| 88 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $58K | $27.91/hr |
| 89 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $58K | $27.84/hr |
| 90 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $58K | $27.76/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-10.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,145/mo
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