May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in El Paso
El Paso, TX
476 occupations
Across 476 occupations with published wages in El Paso, physicians, all other record the highest median at $289,950 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in El Paso
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 14,310 | $23,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 13,520 | $23,030 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 10,680 | $37,640 |
| Retail Salespersons | 10,070 | $27,330 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7,850 | $77,770 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 7,850 | $49,270 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 7,640 | $34,400 |
| Registered Nurses | 7,320 | $86,100 |
| Cashiers | 6,670 | $27,320 |
| Office Clerks, General | 6,560 | $34,380 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $19,620 | 1,330 |
| Bartenders | $19,680 | 1,520 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $21,610 | — |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,730 | 390 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,870 | 5,810 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $22,400 | 720 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,800 | 760 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,030 | 13,520 |
| Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | $23,070 | 170 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,200 | 14,310 |
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.