May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Midland
Midland, TX
297 occupations
Across 297 occupations with published wages in Midland, physicians, all other record the highest median at $417,970 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Midland
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 4,830 | $132,420 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,540 | $58,200 |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 3,940 | $47,180 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 3,460 | $49,470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,240 | $28,650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 2,700 | $79,940 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 2,630 | $60,420 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,210 | $33,660 |
| Construction Laborers | 1,970 | $39,500 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,900 | $38,200 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $21,980 | 430 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,410 | 400 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,700 | 1,560 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $26,850 | 1,460 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,430 | 150 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,600 | 300 |
| Food Batchmakers | $28,330 | 30 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $28,390 | 90 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $28,530 | 120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,650 | 3,240 |
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.