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Wages by occupation in Midland, TX
In Midland, TX, the median annual wage across all occupations was $52,320 in May 2024, with 119,220 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Midland, TX, the median annual wage across all occupations was $52,320 in May 2024, with 119,220 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $236,400 for Family Medicine Physicians, the lowest $25,360 for Food Batchmakers. The largest occupation by headcount is General and Operations Managers with 4,830 jobs at a median of $126,310. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215 | 40 | $236,400 | $106,980 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 220 | $209,970 | $138,060 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 250 | $169,780 | $101,500 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Petroleum Engineers 17-2171 | 1,180 | $165,880 | $104,880 | $233,000 | evidence → |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 19-2042 | 250 | $165,830 | $91,240 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 630 | $164,350 | $101,420 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 230 | $161,200 | $59,990 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 40 | $152,500 | $50,870 | $172,010 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 460 | $151,380 | $89,830 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Industrial Production Managers 11-3051 | 340 | $148,620 | $79,650 | $230,660 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 80 | $146,740 | $75,760 | $167,890 | evidence → |
| Environmental Engineers 17-2081 | 40 | $139,230 | $82,170 | $215,270 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 610 | $138,880 | $69,780 | $228,890 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 240 | $138,350 | $71,690 | $221,430 | evidence → |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 300 | $137,110 | $84,000 | $222,240 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 130 | $137,050 | $91,100 | $212,410 | evidence → |
| Training and Development Managers 11-3131 | 60 | $131,660 | $81,420 | $186,000 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 60 | $129,810 | $83,210 | $210,760 | evidence → |
| Information Security Analysts 15-1212 | 30 | $128,060 | $78,600 | $169,680 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 340 | $127,160 | $79,020 | $167,830 | evidence → |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 180 | $126,660 | $72,930 | $161,250 | evidence → |
| General and Operations Managers 11-1021 | 4,830 | $126,310 | $49,670 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 160 | $125,940 | $108,300 | $171,420 | evidence → |
| Computer Network Architects 15-1241 | 70 | $125,350 | $81,200 | $165,490 | evidence → |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 17-2111 | 50 | $125,060 | $95,530 | $171,840 | evidence → |
| Mechanical Engineers 17-2141 | 250 | $122,270 | $71,600 | $189,210 | evidence → |
| Construction Managers 11-9021 | 640 | $120,990 | $70,620 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Natural Sciences Managers 11-9121 | 40 | $120,740 | $80,600 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Physical Therapists 29-1123 | 120 | $116,150 | $76,370 | $152,840 | evidence → |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 33-1012 | 40 | $115,220 | $75,250 | $146,130 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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