Median DOL Salary
$84,514
Total DOL Filings
1,741
Companies Hiring
606
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Denton, TX$84,514
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Denton, TX is 38.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Denton
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Texas | 296 | $65,373 | Other | |
| Ancile Inc | 162 | $79,227 | Other | |
| Sally Beauty Supply LLC | 72 | $110,000 | Other | |
| Tetra Pak Inc. | 69 | $89,940 | Other | |
| KPIT INFOSYSTEMS INC | 69 | $67,122 | Staffing | |
| PACCAR Inc | 47 | $99,112 | Other | |
| Texas Womans University | 32 | $69,555 | Other | |
| Tetra Pak Global Information Management Americas Inc. | 30 | $110,000 | Other | |
| Appodis Inc. | 27 | $98,904 | Other | |
| TECHNOLABS INC | 23 | $72,000 | Other | |
| KPIT Technologies Inc | 22 | $83,931 | Other | |
| BROADRANGE TECHNOLOGIES INC | 16 | $77,000 | Other | |
| The ESAB Group Inc | 15 | $89,439 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 14 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| NTT Data Inc | 13 | $91,021 | Other | |
| Texas Health Physicians Group | 12 | $210,000 | Other | |
| Tetra Pak Materials LLC | 11 | $91,683 | Other | |
| Qtech Consulting Group Inc. | 10 | $90,000 | Other | |
| SANAV TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 9 | $86,590 | Other | |
| NS & Sons, LLC | 9 | $35,069 | Other | |
| American Specialty Pharmacy, Inc. | 9 | $99,840 | Other | |
| Eficens Systems LLC | 9 | $94,000 | Other | |
| Denton Independent School District | 8 | $48,176 | Other | |
| HealthTrackRx, Inc. | 7 | $63,026 | Other | |
| CIBER, INC. | 7 | $90,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Denton
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $141,440 | -10.1% | 5 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $116,692 | +17.3% | 6 |
| Pharmacists | $115,211 | -15.9% | 13 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,000 | -33.8% | 7 |
| Electrical Engineers | $78,166 | -26% | 11 |
| Physical Therapists | $75,629 | -27.1% | 5 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,512 | -23.2% | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $74,570 | -31.1% | 37 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $71,000 | -8.4% | 8 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,200 | -32.1% | 15 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $54,534 | -28.5% | 10 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $51,000 | -32.7% | 11 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $48,000 | -40% | 5 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $47,751 | -22.2% | 7 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $47,476 | -41.4% | 5 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $47,100 | -50.2% | 10 |
| Materials Scientists | $45,000 | -44.1% | 14 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $44,478 | -42.5% | 7 |
| Physicists | $43,260 | -74.6% | 6 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $40,040 | -48.9% | 7 |
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 Denton, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Denton, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $141,440 | $152,578 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $116,692 | $125,882 |
| Pharmacists | $115,211 | $124,284 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,000 | $89,536 |
| Electrical Engineers | $78,166 | $84,322 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.