SOC 31-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — El Paso
El Paso, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $44,660 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $48,430.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $44,660 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $48,430. Half of workers earn between $40,660 and $57,160. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,470 and the ninetieth at $64,940.
The area has 410 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Austin leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,080. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 275th of 476 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,470 | −41.2% |
| 25th | $40,660 | −16.0% |
| Median (50th) | $44,660 | −7.8% |
| 75th | $57,160 | +18.0% |
| 90th | $64,940 | +34.1% |
| Mean | $47,160 | −2.6% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in El Paso run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $44,660 goes as far as $45,994 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,994US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,660 a year, 7.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,470 to $64,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $64,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in El Paso, TX?
The median annual wage is $44,660, or $21.47 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,430, so pay in El Paso, TX is 7.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in El Paso, TX earns more than $64,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,470 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $64,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in El Paso, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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