May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Waco
Waco, TX
340 occupations
Across 340 occupations with published wages in Waco, physicians, all other record the highest median at $312,520 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Waco
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $312,520 | 220 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $235,710 | 60 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $217,610 | 90 | |
| 4 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $206,810 | 60 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,620 | 100 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $150,710 | 180 | |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $145,630 | 100 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $141,810 | 310 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $134,010 | 490 | |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | $131,000 | 90 | |
| 11 | Lawyers | $130,230 | 280 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $128,920 | 210 | |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | $126,880 | 270 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $125,290 | 160 | |
| 15 | Industrial Production Managers | $123,200 | 240 | |
| 16 | Software Developers | $123,080 | 490 | |
| 17 | Veterinarians | $122,920 | 50 | |
| 18 | Purchasing Managers | $122,250 | 90 | |
| 19 | Sales Managers | $117,820 | 490 | |
| 20 | Education Administrators, All Other | $117,810 | 40 | |
| 21 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $117,700 | 40 | |
| 22 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $115,920 | 60 | |
| 23 | Electrical Engineers | $108,940 | 140 | |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | $107,750 | 50 | |
| 25 | Social Workers, All Other | $105,830 | 50 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,100 | $27,750 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,690 | $92,990 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,540 | $37,500 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,260 | $38,810 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,140 | $29,810 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,570 | $92,890 |
| Cashiers | 2,570 | $28,610 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,200 | $23,910 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,980 | $35,270 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,890 | $38,270 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $21,420 | 500 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,560 | 250 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,570 | 410 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,010 | 1,680 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,910 | 2,200 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $26,690 | 140 |
| Childcare Workers | $26,760 | 280 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,070 | 340 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,470 | 500 |
| Cooks, All Other | $27,710 | 60 |
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.