Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Border Region of Texas
194 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Border Region of Texas belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $21,230 per year. The highest is $373,440.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $21,230 | 450 | |
| 2 | Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $21,570 | 50 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $21,760 | 120 | |
| 4 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $22,790 | 1,750 | |
| 5 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $22,880 | 80 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $24,130 | 1,840 | |
| 7 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $25,720 | 30 | |
| 8 | Cooks, Fast Food | $25,730 | 230 | |
| 9 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $26,870 | 190 | |
| 10 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,080 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $373,440 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $182,260 | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $153,310 | 40 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $131,460 | 60 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,060 | 40 |
| Lawyers | $129,130 | 90 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,060 | 70 |
| Marketing Managers | $127,230 | 40 |
| Financial Managers | $126,930 | 140 |
| Human Resources Managers | $122,980 | 40 |
| Managers, All Other | $122,930 | 360 |
| Software Developers | $122,510 | 50 |
| Physical Therapists | $118,410 | 40 |
| Sales Managers | $105,880 | 110 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $105,760 | 40 |
| Construction Managers | $105,620 | 90 |
| Commercial Pilots | $101,560 | 30 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $99,300 | 180 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $96,100 | 100 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $94,520 | 1,160 |
| Facilities Managers | $93,400 | 50 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $91,860 | 40 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $84,780 | 50 |
| General and Operations Managers | $84,440 | 1,330 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $83,770 | 170 |
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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