Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Killeen
348 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Killeen belongs to Chief Executives, at $220,940 per year. The lowest published median is $19,990.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | $220,940 | 80 | |
| 2 | Optometrists | $160,460 | 30 | |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $158,560 | 70 | |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $154,180 | 320 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $149,790 | 350 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $147,360 | 120 | |
| 7 | Financial Managers | $140,310 | 460 | |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $140,200 | 350 | |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | $138,670 | 480 | |
| 10 | Human Resources Managers | $135,580 | 210 | |
| 11 | Psychologists, All Other | $129,960 | 50 | |
| 12 | Lawyers | $129,430 | 260 | |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | $124,100 | 310 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $123,890 | 420 | |
| 15 | Sales Engineers | $123,770 | 40 | |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $123,590 | 70 | |
| 17 | Veterinarians | $123,390 | 80 | |
| 18 | Software Developers | $123,320 | 470 | |
| 19 | Marketing Managers | $122,220 | 240 | |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $119,710 | 1,030 | |
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | $119,430 | 60 | |
| 22 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $117,830 | 60 | |
| 23 | Electrical Engineers | $112,580 | 80 | |
| 24 | Industrial Production Managers | $109,780 | 160 | |
| 25 | Administrative Services Managers | $108,220 | 190 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $19,990 | 480 |
| Bartenders | $21,280 | 450 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,590 | 180 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,910 | 1,900 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $22,940 | 1,950 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $23,710 | 350 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,240 | 310 |
| Cooks, All Other | $25,940 | 40 |
| Childcare Workers | $25,960 | 480 |
| School Bus Monitors | $25,990 | 50 |
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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