Salaries in Coastal Plains Region of Texas

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area • 372 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Coastal Plains Region of Texas

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other $283,960 50
Family Medicine Physicians $212,430 30
Natural Sciences Managers $177,310 50
Architectural and Engineering Managers $168,500 110
Dentists, General $160,540 40
Chief Executives $152,600 120

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $283,960 50
      Family Medicine Physicians $212,430 30
      Natural Sciences Managers $177,310 50
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $168,500 110
      Dentists, General $160,540 40
      Chief Executives $152,600 120
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $150,730 190
      Industrial Production Managers $137,030 430
      Pharmacists $132,150 180
      Physician Assistants $128,320 60
      Nurse Practitioners $128,120 250
      Managers, All Other $124,700 520
      Marketing Managers $124,260 130
      Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $123,940 60
      Software Developers $123,820 150
      Financial Managers $122,930 380
      Training and Development Managers $122,520 60
      Engineers, All Other $122,370 70
      Human Resources Managers $120,220 100
      Petroleum Engineers $116,890 150
      Information Security Analysts $115,270 60
      Purchasing Managers $114,470 40
      Lawyers $113,350 160
      Facilities Managers $109,570 140
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $109,250 120
      Occupational Therapists $107,580 140
      Physical Therapists $105,090 250
      Electrical Engineers $104,900 130
      Sales Managers $103,720 430
      Mechanical Engineers $103,430 160
      Industrial Engineers $103,000 350
      Veterinarians $102,510 70
      Material Moving Workers, All Other $101,900 40
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $100,350 80
      Calibration Technologists and Technicians $99,880 210
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $99,450 180
      Medical and Health Services Managers $98,900 540
      Data Scientists $98,770 50
      Computer Network Architects $97,460 30
      Construction Managers $96,710 490
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $96,620 160
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $96,120 1,480
      Computer Occupations, All Other $96,010 170
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $95,900 190
      Public Relations Managers $94,950 30
      Financial and Investment Analysts $94,700 100
      Speech-Language Pathologists $93,620 230
      Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $93,380 40
      Dental Hygienists $92,680 90
      Administrative Services Managers $92,590 160
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $92,350 30
      Project Management Specialists $92,030 630
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $91,330 50
      Management Analysts $90,900 100
      Compliance Officers $89,860 450
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $89,740 40
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $88,950 210
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $87,980 90
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $87,480 40
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $85,000 50
      Civil Engineers $83,270 310
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $83,040 760
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,410 180
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $82,230 160
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $82,020 100
      Computer Systems Analysts $81,410 70
      Physical Therapist Assistants $81,060 180
      General and Operations Managers $81,020 4,450
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $80,500 80
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $80,430 780
      Registered Nurses $80,340 2,000
      Logisticians $80,180 130
      Mechanical Drafters $79,380 30
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,320 190
      Transportation Inspectors $78,120 60
      Crane and Tower Operators $77,110 70
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,530 30
      Cost Estimators $76,310 160
      Loan Officers $75,790 160
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,990 940
      Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $74,950 350
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $74,900 90
      Accountants and Auditors $73,430 690
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,400 240
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $73,290 280
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $73,050 80
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $72,900 40
      Biological Scientists, All Other $72,550 30
      Financial Specialists, All Other $70,620 50
      Healthcare Social Workers $69,900 110
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $69,690 60
      Respiratory Therapists $69,040 100
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,900 420
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $68,290 140
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,620 850
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,850 1,410
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,740 240
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,290 550
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $66,030 80
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $65,940 190
      School Psychologists $65,780 70
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $65,730 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $65,510 120
      Wellhead Pumpers $64,990 350
      Computer Network Support Specialists $64,890 50
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,840 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $64,430 110
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $63,980 60
      Conservation Scientists $63,920 90
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $63,850 80
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $63,840 40
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,330 220
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $63,280 30
      Training and Development Specialists $63,190 250
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $62,990 70
      Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $62,790 30
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $62,750 80
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,650 710
      Instructional Coordinators $62,570 310
      Wind Turbine Service Technicians $61,970 150
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,960 80
      Social and Community Service Managers $61,720 110
      Surgical Technologists $61,200 50
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $61,130 140
      Postal Service Clerks $61,110 170
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,780 910
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,240 2,010
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,230 630
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,910 1,150
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,690 130
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,560 800
      Plant and System Operators, All Other $59,330 140
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,310 1,400
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $58,860 140
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,790 2,100
      Public Relations Specialists $58,390 160
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $58,290 60
      Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $58,110 530
      Electricians $58,050 1,060
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,910 1,190
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $57,800 780
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $57,700 170
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $57,060 260
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890 250
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,870 550
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,970 1,360
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,660 260
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $55,650 320
      Machinists $55,650 200
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $55,020 380
      Clergy $55,000 30
      Human Resources Specialists $54,920 470
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $54,560 250
      Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $54,540 230
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $54,330 220
      Real Estate Brokers $54,150 —
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $54,020 320
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $54,000 130
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $53,880 210
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $53,800 50
      Food Service Managers $53,740 180
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $53,510 30
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $53,200 70
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $53,030 70
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $52,610 50
      Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $52,280 350
      Surveyors $52,000 80
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $51,770 140
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $51,570 30
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $51,160 130
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $50,920 60
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,910 610
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $50,810 40
      Chefs and Head Cooks $50,690 110
      Funeral Home Managers $50,330 40
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $50,310 80
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $49,770 40
      Carpenters $49,710 380
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,670 1,450
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,640 2,730
      Construction and Building Inspectors $49,610 200
      Firefighters $49,500 320
      Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $49,440 180
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $49,230 180
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,170 320
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,090 370
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $48,840 280
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,730 50
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,660 1,120
      Computer User Support Specialists $48,450 360
      Millwrights $48,250 70
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $48,240 100
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $48,000 40
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,840 1,050
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $47,630 200
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $46,930 60
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $46,820 130
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,780 180
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,610 80
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $46,540 80
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $46,490 130
      Graphic Designers $46,470 60
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,240 570
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $46,160 50
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,110 40
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $46,070 130
      Real Estate Sales Agents $45,830 70
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $45,730 110
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,490 60
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,380 200
      Insurance Sales Agents $45,280 170
      Paramedics $45,150 230
      Legislators $45,100 160
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,090 290
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $44,920 120
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $44,830 110
      Private Detectives and Investigators $44,580 40
      Fence Erectors $44,320 30
      Bus Drivers, School $43,670 620
      Helpers--Electricians $43,660 40
      Community Health Workers $43,130 50
      Credit Counselors $43,050 —
      Printing Press Operators $43,050 30
      Riggers $42,770 50
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $42,620 300
      Pharmacy Technicians $42,260 460
      Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $42,260 40
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $42,020 70
      Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $41,950 40
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,920 60
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $41,870 40
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,690 1,380
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $41,360 120
      Residential Advisors $40,990 50
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,620 70
      Lodging Managers $40,590 —
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $40,070 160
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $39,840 160
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $39,770 160
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $39,610 450
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $39,550 340
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $39,530 60
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,470 40
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,450 730
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,290 80
      Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $39,200 110
      Medical Records Specialists $39,100 170
      Social and Human Service Assistants $38,920 260
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $38,740 50
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $38,720 200
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,650 80
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,600 2,260
      Animal Control Workers $38,560 40
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $38,560 120
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $38,540 150
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,390 2,020
      Billing and Posting Clerks $38,380 310
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $38,360 40
      Pest Control Workers $38,270 100
      Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $38,240 1,400
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $37,850 120
      Highway Maintenance Workers $37,820 300
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,740 400
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $37,690 70
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,570 530
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $37,160 90
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,030 1,530
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $36,990 600
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,930 470
      Security Guards $36,720 710
      Customer Service Representatives $36,560 1,660
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,530 —
      Opticians, Dispensing $36,380 40
      Counter and Rental Clerks $36,380 290
      Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $36,310 50
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $36,120 80
      Helpers--Production Workers $36,070 270
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,030 2,700
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $35,960 200
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $35,950 160
      File Clerks $35,930 150
      Psychiatric Technicians $35,870 40
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $35,800 100
      Emergency Medical Technicians $35,760 330
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $35,750 40
      Medical Assistants $35,690 660
      Construction Laborers $35,680 1,670
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,630 310
      Pharmacy Aides $35,510 30
      Tellers $35,450 470
      New Accounts Clerks $35,370 160
      Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $35,360 70
      Bill and Account Collectors $35,350 150
      Dental Assistants $35,150 220
      Coaches and Scouts $35,010 80
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $34,900 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,520 1,490
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $34,510 240
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $34,190 100
      Meter Readers, Utilities $34,130 30
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $33,990 70
      Tire Repairers and Changers $33,800 160
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $33,640 610
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $33,530 170
      Office Clerks, General $33,530 2,930
      Phlebotomists $33,410 160
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $33,390 210
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $32,600 60
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,360 100
      Parts Salespersons $32,190 300
      Data Entry Keyers $31,870 120
      Light Truck Drivers $31,660 430
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $31,200 1,670
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,050 700
      Nursing Assistants $30,980 1,270
      Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers $30,840 170
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $30,650 150
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $30,420 90
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $30,360 200
      Driver/Sales Workers $30,230 270
      Funeral Attendants $30,220 40
      Tax Preparers $30,190 60
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $30,170 160
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $30,150 140
      Recreation Workers $29,780 200
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $29,690 60
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $29,530 490
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $29,400 100
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,130 2,120
      Retail Salespersons $28,900 2,830
      Physical Therapist Aides $28,830 40
      Cooks, Restaurant $28,630 980
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $28,630 90
      Cooks, All Other $28,550 30
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $28,470 110
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,460 440
      Production Workers, All Other $28,460 100
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $28,280 440
      Tour and Travel Guides $28,260 40
      Library Technicians $28,190 60
      Bartenders $27,950 370
      Bakers $27,950 110
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,850 470
      Agricultural Workers, All Other $27,520 70
      School Bus Monitors $27,480 40
      Animal Caretakers $27,470 100
      Cashiers $27,100 4,050
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,040 250
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,010 880
      Tutors $26,070 70
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $25,940 760
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $25,830 100
      Cooks, Short Order $25,380 70
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,340 220
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $25,330 170
      Food Preparation Workers $24,240 1,660
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $24,140 90
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $23,830 360
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,760 8,860
      Library Assistants, Clerical $23,660 30
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,000 5,610
      Childcare Workers $23,000 500
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,900 160
      Waiters and Waitresses $22,900 1,470
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $22,880 220
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $22,500 300
      Food Batchmakers $22,440 110
      Sewing Machine Operators $22,390 60
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,330 2,360
      Dishwashers $22,260 210
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $22,190 250
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $21,610 100