Median DOL Salary
$87,270
Total DOL Filings
431
Companies Hiring
189
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Laredo, TX$87,270
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Laredo, TX is 43.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Laredo
Highest-Paying Occupations in Laredo
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $234,000 | +2.8% | 9 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,658 | +26.3% | 9 |
| Dentists, General | $120,000 | -23.8% | 7 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,477 | -37.4% | 6 |
| Physical Therapists | $75,109 | -27.6% | 34 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $65,550 | -32.9% | 6 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,000 | -16.4% | 5 |
| General and Operations Managers | $55,000 | -45.2% | 5 |
| Logisticians | $44,524 | -40.9% | 10 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,206 | -47.3% | 9 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $39,000 | -37.1% | 37 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $33,051 | -58.5% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $32,822 | -59% | 5 |
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 Laredo, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Laredo, 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, All Other Specialists | $234,000 | $252,427 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,658 | $135,553 |
| Dentists, General | $120,000 | $129,450 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,477 | $84,657 |
| Physical Therapists | $75,109 | $81,024 |
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.