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Wages by occupation in Laredo, TX
In Laredo, TX, the median annual wage across all occupations was $36,640 in May 2024, with 106,130 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Laredo, TX, the median annual wage across all occupations was $36,640 in May 2024, with 106,130 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $158,320 for Chief Executives, the lowest $19,340 for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other. The largest occupation by headcount is Home Health and Personal Care Aides with 7,560 jobs at a median of $22,880. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | 30 | $158,320 | $67,690 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 130 | $133,760 | $82,810 | $192,050 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 60 | $133,080 | $78,340 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Public Relations Managers 11-2032 | 30 | $127,470 | $67,040 | $174,270 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 570 | $125,300 | $102,900 | $149,140 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 90 | $123,200 | $53,400 | $198,320 | evidence → |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 33-1012 | 80 | $110,640 | $66,570 | $190,360 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 130 | $109,830 | $63,230 | $150,480 | evidence → |
| Administrative Services Managers 11-3012 | 110 | $109,700 | $69,150 | $146,150 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 120 | $109,220 | $92,870 | $172,500 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 120 | $108,530 | $60,980 | $196,390 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 260 | $107,820 | $54,640 | $196,980 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 190 | $104,900 | $69,130 | $220,730 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 60 | $102,380 | $38,990 | $166,080 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 320 | $100,530 | $51,430 | $199,250 | evidence → |
| Industrial Production Managers 11-3051 | 40 | $97,880 | $48,080 | $167,560 | evidence → |
| Occupational Therapists 29-1122 | 60 | $97,840 | $72,970 | $145,290 | evidence → |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators 33-3021 | 1,320 | $96,320 | $64,360 | $111,380 | evidence → |
| Medical and Health Services Managers 11-9111 | 320 | $95,490 | $51,520 | $153,090 | evidence → |
| Physical Therapists 29-1123 | 150 | $95,000 | $61,790 | $127,480 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 70 | $93,900 | $61,130 | $156,450 | evidence → |
| Compliance Officers 13-1041 | 1,490 | $93,310 | $44,910 | $111,380 | evidence → |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary 11-9032 | 320 | $87,120 | $70,530 | $105,280 | evidence → |
| Speech-Language Pathologists 29-1127 | 120 | $85,860 | $25,410 | $130,000 | evidence → |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 40 | $85,580 | $54,270 | $131,490 | evidence → |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 70 | $85,080 | $50,330 | $129,110 | evidence → |
| Facilities Managers 11-3013 | 50 | $84,470 | $55,780 | $146,300 | evidence → |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1081 | 30 | $82,390 | $31,630 | $128,780 | evidence → |
| Instructional Coordinators 25-9031 | 210 | $81,800 | $47,760 | $95,570 | evidence → |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 33-3051 | 770 | $80,790 | $50,460 | $91,100 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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