Salaries in Waco, TX

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Waco, TX • 372 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $312,520220
      Family Medicine Physicians $225,90090
      Chief Executives $199,860110
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $196,54070
      Dentists, General $169,15070
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $165,02090
      Pharmacists $144,440190
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $131,750290
      Aerospace Engineers $131,270110
      Physician Assistants $127,65090
      Financial Managers $124,900460
      Purchasing Managers $124,41070
      Natural Sciences Managers $124,39090
      Nurse Practitioners $123,970210
      Marketing Managers $123,730270
      Computer Network Architects $119,82050
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $119,34040
      Managers, All Other $119,270350
      Software Developers $118,870460
      Human Resources Managers $118,700130
      Sales Managers $115,950500
      Education Administrators, All Other $113,41040
      Training and Development Managers $113,13050
      Veterinarians $111,53050
      Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $110,30070
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $108,93030
      Lawyers $108,640290
      Physical Therapists $107,500200
      Industrial Production Managers $107,310250
      Medical and Health Services Managers $106,650480
      Electrical Engineers $105,370120
      Information Security Analysts $104,59050
      Occupational Therapists $104,370130
      Industrial Engineers $101,600220
      Facilities Managers $101,010150
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,76060
      Engineers, All Other $100,66040
      Administrative Services Managers $100,030200
      Public Relations Managers $99,17090
      Computer Occupations, All Other $96,500210
      Mechanical Engineers $95,830140
      Database Administrators $95,49040
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $94,59090
      Data Scientists $94,54090
      Dental Hygienists $92,680120
      Social Workers, All Other $89,52060
      Registered Nurses $87,3302,520
      Speech-Language Pathologists $87,120180
      General and Operations Managers $85,9603,600
      Construction Managers $85,360330
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $84,670
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $84,39070
      Computer Programmers $84,14080
      Computer Systems Analysts $83,710190
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $83,42040
      Operations Research Analysts $83,09050
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $82,990430
      Avionics Technicians $82,43030
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $82,380250
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $82,23050
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $81,89050
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $81,460180
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $80,630100
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $80,58040
      Financial and Investment Analysts $80,450150
      Physical Scientists, All Other $78,29030
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $78,04040
      Management Analysts $77,810230
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,540230
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $77,410360
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $77,26070
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $77,08090
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,740720
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,250750
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $75,270100
      Personal Financial Advisors $74,930120
      Civil Engineers $74,370180
      Project Management Specialists $74,280800
      Physical Therapist Assistants $74,100140
      Mechanical Drafters $72,74040
      Massage Therapists $72,56060
      Accountants and Auditors $72,500790
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $71,350130
      Cost Estimators $70,710240
      Logisticians $70,530130
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $70,4301,250
      Respiratory Therapists $70,160100
      Clergy $68,34030
      Healthcare Social Workers $68,220100
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $68,18060
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $67,380210
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $66,950130
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $66,740610
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $66,02050
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $65,93040
      Instructional Coordinators $65,690370
      Conservation Scientists $65,17040
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $65,080280
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,060290
      Surgical Technologists $64,990110
      Health Education Specialists $64,88040
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $64,790280
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,630820
      Postal Service Clerks $63,67070
      Firefighters $63,390220
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $63,160300
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,160400
      Fundraisers $63,02060
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710830
      Loan Officers $61,680170
      Insurance Underwriters $61,560160
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $61,560170
      Special Education Teachers, All Other $61,52090
      Counselors, All Other $61,28030
      Construction and Building Inspectors $61,250120
      Crane and Tower Operators $61,21040
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $61,11050
      Financial Examiners $61,07040
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,040310
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $60,940110
      Financial Specialists, All Other $60,930110
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,93090
      Training and Development Specialists $60,730390
      Tax Preparers $60,730
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $60,69050
      Computer Network Support Specialists $60,47080
      Skincare Specialists $60,46030
      Social and Community Service Managers $60,440120
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $60,18060
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,1301,160
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,820780
      Human Resources Specialists $59,590580
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $59,59070
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $59,52040
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,42070
      Budget Analysts $59,13050
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $59,010120
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $58,920350
      Food Service Managers $58,900170
      Chemists $58,87040
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,670670
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $58,660100
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,6201,680
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $58,570780
      Lodging Managers $58,51050
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $58,35030
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,150440
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $58,020320
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $57,970440
      Drafters, All Other $57,66030
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,290210
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,260710
      Millwrights $57,07050
      Medical Equipment Repairers $56,80040
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,770270
      Athletic Trainers $56,73050
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $56,360690
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $56,330330
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $56,10030
      Producers and Directors $55,810120
      Surveyors $55,33050
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $55,26030
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $55,130250
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $54,900220
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $54,76050
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $54,600110
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $54,5901,400
      Compliance Officers $54,560390
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $54,33040
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,670290
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,620120
      Editors $53,25030
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,740270
      Computer User Support Specialists $51,700410
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $51,580110
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $51,460270
      Public Relations Specialists $51,100320
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $50,780230
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $50,77070
      Chemical Technicians $50,76090
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $50,72060
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $50,39040
      Graphic Designers $50,210160
      Plant and System Operators, All Other $49,99080
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,64090
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $49,16060
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $49,11040
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $49,09040
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,080490
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,0301,910
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,000440
      Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $48,63070
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,59070
      Sheet Metal Workers $48,50090
      Residential Advisors $48,45050
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,430670
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $48,42090
      Machinists $48,370220
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $48,18070
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $48,130150
      Electricians $48,040710
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $47,970140
      Paramedics $47,84050
      Roofers $47,820220
      Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers $47,44030
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $47,320570
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $46,770270
      Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $46,74050
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $46,73070
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $46,68040
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,600110
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,560230
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $46,540100
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,500150
      Interior Designers $46,48040
      Community Health Workers $46,43040
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,34040
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,190650
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,050140
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960760
      Chefs and Head Cooks $45,820100
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,49080
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $45,450110
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,320140
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $45,31030
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,2501,120
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,920170
      Carpenters $44,800410
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $44,79040
      Helpers--Electricians $44,76060
      Stonemasons $44,73040
      Audio and Video Technicians $44,58050
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,5501,310
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,40060
      Photographers $44,30030
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $44,06070
      Printing Press Operators $44,050110
      Insurance Sales Agents $43,980200
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $43,900100
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $43,80080
      Bus Drivers, School $43,630320
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,4901,510
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $43,090170
      Medical Records Specialists $43,060130
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $42,980220
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,940
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $42,86030
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $42,85070
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $42,64050
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $42,5801,160
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $42,38060
      Procurement Clerks $42,20040
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $41,920280
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $41,910160
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $41,910110
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $41,790140
      Pharmacy Technicians $41,630350
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $41,630140
      Real Estate Sales Agents $41,540130
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $41,380150
      Social and Human Service Assistants $41,090300
      Helpers--Carpenters $41,01040
      Medical Equipment Preparers $40,79040
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,1201,520
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,900150
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $39,830100
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $39,71070
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,64080
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $39,59040
      New Accounts Clerks $39,52080
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $39,370180
      Light Truck Drivers $39,140590
      Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $39,08040
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,96090
      Pharmacy Aides $38,89030
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,6501,550
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,65040
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $38,520150
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,460650
      Medical Assistants $38,350650
      Pest Control Workers $38,31070
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080640
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $38,07050
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,660470
      Billing and Posting Clerks $37,570220
      File Clerks $37,390140
      Construction Laborers $37,3901,000
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $37,260240
      Highway Maintenance Workers $36,97090
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $36,83050
      Phlebotomists $36,750130
      Dental Assistants $36,710270
      Customer Service Representatives $36,5303,200
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $36,48050
      Office Clerks, General $36,4101,940
      Order Clerks $36,28060
      Production Workers, All Other $36,250160
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,1602,770
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $36,030130
      Data Entry Keyers $35,890180
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,820680
      Advertising Sales Agents $35,74030
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,680120
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,6601,100
      Parts Salespersons $35,580290
      Bill and Account Collectors $35,570170
      Tellers $35,430340
      Psychiatric Technicians $35,350150
      Tire Repairers and Changers $35,270220
      Couriers and Messengers $35,24050
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $35,14090
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $34,820350
      Nursing Assistants $34,6401,420
      Food Batchmakers $34,550400
      Counter and Rental Clerks $34,450310
      Driver/Sales Workers $34,450350
      Funeral Attendants $34,16040
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,080230
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $33,840100
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,8402,410
      Helpers--Production Workers $33,120630
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $32,95030
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $32,69050
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,670120
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $32,670120
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,26040
      Bakers $32,130130
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $32,04080
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $32,020350
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,850760
      Tutors $31,570180
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,310510
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,900690
      Opticians, Dispensing $30,72070
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,4001,870
      Security Guards $30,350600
      Cooks, Restaurant $29,9401,100
      Cooks, All Other $29,87070
      Emergency Medical Technicians $29,750120
      Physical Therapist Aides $29,66040
      Recreation Workers $29,550150
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $29,480130
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $29,30080
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,250230
      Animal Caretakers $29,180200
      Retail Salespersons $29,0803,050
      Tour and Travel Guides $29,05040
      Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $28,96030
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $28,80040
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,540160
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,390170
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $28,340100
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $28,220280
      Waiters and Waitresses $28,1201,610
      Food Preparation Workers $27,8401,330
      Dishwashers $27,730300
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,520730
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $27,490140
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,2704,620
      Childcare Workers $27,220340
      Cooks, Short Order $27,16040
      Cashiers $27,0702,570
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,770430
      Cooks, Fast Food $26,620510
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,4901,360
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,86060
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $25,760320
      Sewing Machine Operators $25,240100
      Bartenders $24,500470
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,6502,100
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $22,860180
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,800210