Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Eastern Region of Texas
304 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Eastern Region of Texas belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $324,000 per year. The lowest published median is $21,380.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $324,000 | 180 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $305,470 | 40 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $173,240 | 120 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,600 | 40 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $154,380 | 90 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $143,920 | 170 | |
| 7 | Purchasing Managers | $136,980 | 40 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $132,740 | 170 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $132,240 | 340 | |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | $129,600 | 200 | |
| 11 | Physician Assistants | $129,510 | 80 | |
| 12 | Industrial Production Managers | $128,940 | 240 | |
| 13 | Software Developers | $127,770 | 210 | |
| 14 | Electrical Engineers | $125,740 | 60 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $123,970 | 100 | |
| 16 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $123,050 | 30 | |
| 17 | Sales Managers | $121,690 | 280 | |
| 18 | Lawyers | $120,990 | 190 | |
| 19 | Mechanical Engineers | $120,560 | 90 | |
| 20 | Marketing Managers | $119,990 | 110 | |
| 21 | Veterinarians | $119,040 | 50 | |
| 22 | Managers, All Other | $116,860 | 200 | |
| 23 | Physical Therapists | $111,690 | 230 | |
| 24 | Public Relations Managers | $104,610 | 30 | |
| 25 | Occupational Therapists | $102,270 | 150 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,380 | 300 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $21,690 | 330 |
| Bartenders | $22,270 | 370 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,290 | 1,400 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,360 | 190 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,490 | 300 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $22,700 | 190 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,100 | 3,510 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,760 | 5,090 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $26,290 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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