Median DOL Salary
$67,527
Total DOL Filings
107
Companies Hiring
34
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Athens, TX$67,527
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Athens, TX is 10.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Athens
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Independent School District | 24 | $40,350 | Other | |
| East Texas Medical Center Athens | 14 | $45,053 | Other | |
| Argon Medical Devices | 10 | $85,000 | Other | |
| EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER-ATHENS | 8 | $42,640 | Other | |
| HVAC Manufacturing, Inc | 8 | $63,606 | Other | |
| Intellectt Inc | 7 | $92,352 | Other | |
| Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC. | 5 | $63,045 | Other | |
| Tyler FAMILY Circle of Care | 5 | $150,050 | Other | |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 4 | $60,320 | Other | |
| EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER- ATHENS | 4 | $45,822 | Other | |
| SSC ATHENS OPERATING COMPANY LP | 4 | $97,760 | Other | |
| Rehab Pro LP | 4 | $80,434 | Other | |
| Biomerics FMI, LLC | 3 | $110,000 | Other | |
| COSMEC, INC. | 2 | $130,000 | Other | |
| NL Farm | 2 | $33,155 | Other | |
| GENESIS HOSPICE, INC. | 2 | $35,000 | Other | |
| ITRACE FOUNDAITON, INC. | 2 | $65,468 | Other | |
| HEALTH CAROUSEL II LLC | 2 | $60,330 | Other | |
| POSEIDON PRODUCTIONS INC | 2 | $65,300 | Other | |
| ONE RING NETWORKS | 1 | $43,000 | Other | |
| ATHENS TWIN VENTURE INC | 1 | $39,229 | Other | |
| EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER | 1 | $73,622 | Other | |
| Health Carousel LLC | 1 | $54,080 | Other | |
| LOVELACE RESPIRATORY RESEARCH INSTITUTE | 1 | $60,320 | Other | |
| Schneider Electric LLC | 1 | $88,858 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Athens
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $74,994 | -27.7% | 12 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $63,253 | -41.6% | 6 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $40,350 | -34.3% | 20 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Texas
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Texas.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $228,560 | 6,510 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $227,580 | 3,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $227,570 | N/A |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $214,670 | 10,050 |
| Anesthesiologists | $203,450 | 3,740 |
| Pediatricians, General | $187,590 | 2,690 |
| Dermatologists | $172,510 | 740 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,650 | 17,980 |
| Physicists | $170,450 | 700 |
| Cardiologists | $168,780 | 1,530 |
Salary Trend in Athens, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Athens, TX has a cost of living index of 92.7, which is 7.3% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $107,875 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $74,994 | $80,900 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $63,253 | $68,234 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $40,350 | $43,528 |
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.