May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Border Region of Texas
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area
194 occupations
Across 194 occupations with published wages in Border Region of Texas, physicians, all other record the highest median at $373,440 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Border Region of Texas
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $373,440 | 40 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $182,260 | 40 | |
| 3 | Pharmacists | $153,310 | 40 | |
| 4 | Petroleum Engineers | $131,460 | 60 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,060 | 40 | |
| 6 | Lawyers | $129,130 | 90 | |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | $128,060 | 70 | |
| 8 | Marketing Managers | $127,230 | 40 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $126,930 | 140 | |
| 10 | Human Resources Managers | $122,980 | 40 | |
| 11 | Managers, All Other | $122,930 | 360 | |
| 12 | Software Developers | $122,510 | 50 | |
| 13 | Physical Therapists | $118,410 | 40 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $105,880 | 110 | |
| 15 | Mechanical Engineers | $105,760 | 40 | |
| 16 | Construction Managers | $105,620 | 90 | |
| 17 | Commercial Pilots | $101,560 | 30 | |
| 18 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $99,300 | 180 | |
| 19 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $96,100 | 100 | |
| 20 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $94,520 | 1,160 | |
| 21 | Facilities Managers | $93,400 | 50 | |
| 22 | Administrative Services Managers | $91,860 | 40 | |
| 23 | Speech-Language Pathologists | $84,780 | 50 | |
| 24 | General and Operations Managers | $84,440 | 1,330 | |
| 25 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $83,770 | 170 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,840 | $24,130 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,750 | $22,790 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,330 | $84,440 |
| Cashiers | 1,210 | $28,600 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 1,160 | $94,520 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,120 | $50,390 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,100 | $34,720 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,070 | $29,180 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | 950 | $49,970 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 910 | $36,960 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,230 | 450 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $21,570 | 50 |
| Bartenders | $21,760 | 120 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $22,790 | 1,750 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $22,880 | 80 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $24,130 | 1,840 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $25,720 | 30 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $25,730 | 230 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $26,870 | 190 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,080 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.