Median DOL Salary
$102,158
Total DOL Filings
806
Companies Hiring
299
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Midland, TX$102,158
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Midland, TX is 67.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Midland
Highest-Paying Occupations in Midland
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $163,200 | +30.6% | 13 |
| Pharmacists | $128,960 | -5.8% | 12 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $120,000 | -29.7% | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $112,398 | -11.3% | 8 |
| Chemical Engineers | $110,000 | -18.6% | 7 |
| Electrical Engineers | $101,803 | -3.6% | 8 |
| Financial Managers | $100,000 | -37.6% | 9 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $95,500 | -37.7% | 60 |
| Sales Engineers | $94,060 | -25.8% | 10 |
| Construction Managers | $93,350 | -6.3% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $90,146 | -12.8% | 6 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $88,355 | -43.1% | 22 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $84,750 | -21.7% | 24 |
| Civil Engineers | $77,355 | -18.6% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $72,654 | -37.3% | 31 |
| Physical Therapists | $69,420 | -33.1% | 22 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $54,400 | -32% | 19 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $50,400 | -17.9% | 8 |
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 Midland, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Midland, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $163,200 | $176,052 |
| Pharmacists | $128,960 | $139,115 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $120,000 | $129,450 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $112,398 | $121,249 |
| Chemical Engineers | $110,000 | $118,662 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Midland, TX stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Midland, TX
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.