Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Odessa
241 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Odessa belongs to Chief Executives, at $281,480 per year. The lowest published median is $20,320.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | $281,480 | 50 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $200,310 | 30 | |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,340 | 70 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $153,860 | 40 | |
| 5 | Financial Managers | $152,200 | 280 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $146,830 | 100 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $141,260 | 100 | |
| 8 | Petroleum Engineers | $135,620 | 220 | |
| 9 | Managers, All Other | $134,830 | 240 | |
| 10 | Sales Engineers | $134,740 | 50 | |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $133,420 | 80 | |
| 12 | Lawyers | $133,340 | 110 | |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | $132,250 | 80 | |
| 14 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $129,730 | 60 | |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | $129,380 | 40 | |
| 16 | Software Developers | $127,080 | 110 | |
| 17 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,690 | 70 | |
| 18 | Sales Managers | $125,370 | 340 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $125,070 | 150 | |
| 20 | Management Analysts | $122,080 | 120 | |
| 21 | Administrative Services Managers | $115,470 | 80 | |
| 22 | Electrical Engineers | $111,750 | 70 | |
| 23 | Mechanical Engineers | $111,700 | 120 | |
| 24 | Facilities Managers | $109,740 | 60 | |
| 25 | Physical Therapists | $109,690 | 60 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $20,320 | 320 |
| Bartenders | $20,370 | 380 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,600 | 1,400 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $24,350 | 70 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $26,870 | 40 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,010 | 60 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,040 | 290 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,210 | 200 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,520 | 210 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,670 | 950 |
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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