Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Waco
340 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Waco belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $312,520 per year. The lowest published median is $21,420.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $312,520 | 220 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $235,710 | 60 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $217,610 | 90 | |
| 4 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $206,810 | 60 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,620 | 100 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $150,710 | 180 | |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $145,630 | 100 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $141,810 | 310 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $134,010 | 490 | |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | $131,000 | 90 | |
| 11 | Lawyers | $130,230 | 280 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $128,920 | 210 | |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | $126,880 | 270 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $125,290 | 160 | |
| 15 | Industrial Production Managers | $123,200 | 240 | |
| 16 | Software Developers | $123,080 | 490 | |
| 17 | Veterinarians | $122,920 | 50 | |
| 18 | Purchasing Managers | $122,250 | 90 | |
| 19 | Sales Managers | $117,820 | 490 | |
| 20 | Education Administrators, All Other | $117,810 | 40 | |
| 21 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $117,700 | 40 | |
| 22 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $115,920 | 60 | |
| 23 | Electrical Engineers | $108,940 | 140 | |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | $107,750 | 50 | |
| 25 | Social Workers, All Other | $105,830 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $21,420 | 500 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,560 | 250 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,570 | 410 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,010 | 1,680 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,910 | 2,200 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $26,690 | 140 |
| Childcare Workers | $26,760 | 280 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,070 | 340 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,470 | 500 |
| Cooks, All Other | $27,710 | 60 |
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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