May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Eastern Region of Texas
Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area
304 occupations
Across 304 occupations with published wages in Eastern Region of Texas, physicians, all other record the highest median at $324,000 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Eastern Region of Texas
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $324,000 | 180 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $305,470 | 40 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $173,240 | 120 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,600 | 40 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $154,380 | 90 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $143,920 | 170 | |
| 7 | Purchasing Managers | $136,980 | 40 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $132,740 | 170 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $132,240 | 340 | |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | $129,600 | 200 | |
| 11 | Physician Assistants | $129,510 | 80 | |
| 12 | Industrial Production Managers | $128,940 | 240 | |
| 13 | Software Developers | $127,770 | 210 | |
| 14 | Electrical Engineers | $125,740 | 60 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $123,970 | 100 | |
| 16 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $123,050 | 30 | |
| 17 | Sales Managers | $121,690 | 280 | |
| 18 | Lawyers | $120,990 | 190 | |
| 19 | Mechanical Engineers | $120,560 | 90 | |
| 20 | Marketing Managers | $119,990 | 110 | |
| 21 | Veterinarians | $119,040 | 50 | |
| 22 | Managers, All Other | $116,860 | 200 | |
| 23 | Physical Therapists | $111,690 | 230 | |
| 24 | Public Relations Managers | $104,610 | 30 | |
| 25 | Occupational Therapists | $102,270 | 150 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,090 | $23,760 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,510 | $23,100 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,390 | $85,810 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,940 | $30,110 |
| Cashiers | 2,820 | $28,380 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,310 | $36,230 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,280 | $34,970 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,170 | $52,950 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,980 | $79,050 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,970 | $35,630 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,380 | 300 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $21,690 | 330 |
| Bartenders | $22,270 | 370 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,290 | 1,400 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,360 | 190 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,490 | 300 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $22,700 | 190 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,100 | 3,510 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,760 | 5,090 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $26,290 | 40 |
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.