May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Odessa
Odessa, TX
241 occupations
Across 241 occupations with published wages in Odessa, chief executives record the highest median at $281,480 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Odessa
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | $281,480 | 50 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $200,310 | 30 | |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,340 | 70 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $153,860 | 40 | |
| 5 | Financial Managers | $152,200 | 280 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $146,830 | 100 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $141,260 | 100 | |
| 8 | Petroleum Engineers | $135,620 | 220 | |
| 9 | Managers, All Other | $134,830 | 240 | |
| 10 | Sales Engineers | $134,740 | 50 | |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $133,420 | 80 | |
| 12 | Lawyers | $133,340 | 110 | |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | $132,250 | 80 | |
| 14 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $129,730 | 60 | |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | $129,380 | 40 | |
| 16 | Software Developers | $127,080 | 110 | |
| 17 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,690 | 70 | |
| 18 | Sales Managers | $125,370 | 340 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $125,070 | 150 | |
| 20 | Management Analysts | $122,080 | 120 | |
| 21 | Administrative Services Managers | $115,470 | 80 | |
| 22 | Electrical Engineers | $111,750 | 70 | |
| 23 | Mechanical Engineers | $111,700 | 120 | |
| 24 | Facilities Managers | $109,740 | 60 | |
| 25 | Physical Therapists | $109,690 | 60 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,190 | $58,370 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,960 | $28,390 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,630 | $104,100 |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 2,060 | $45,650 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,900 | $30,320 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,810 | $39,810 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 1,730 | $49,080 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 1,660 | $60,190 |
| Cashiers | 1,580 | $29,000 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,400 | $22,600 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $20,320 | 320 |
| Bartenders | $20,370 | 380 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,600 | 1,400 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $24,350 | 70 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $26,870 | 40 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,010 | 60 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,040 | 290 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,210 | 200 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,520 | 210 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,670 | 950 |
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.