May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Dallas
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
713 occupations
Across 713 occupations with published wages in Dallas, orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric record the highest median at $666,930 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Dallas
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 128,380 | $28,070 |
| General and Operations Managers | 125,090 | $111,010 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 111,100 | $37,590 |
| Retail Salespersons | 100,340 | $33,400 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 96,930 | $44,990 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 81,940 | $38,510 |
| Registered Nurses | 76,680 | $101,420 |
| Software Developers | 67,030 | $133,290 |
| Cashiers | 65,070 | $29,910 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 58,580 | $26,900 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,050 | 18,600 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $24,160 | 53,460 |
| Bartenders | $24,170 | 18,300 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $25,320 | 1,770 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $25,980 | 390 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $26,900 | 58,580 |
| Costume Attendants | $27,090 | — |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,230 | 4,020 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,070 | 128,380 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,080 | 8,490 |
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.