Median DOL Salary
$92,037
Total DOL Filings
810
Companies Hiring
188
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
ODESSA, TX$92,037
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in ODESSA, TX is 51.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in ODESSA
Highest-Paying Occupations in ODESSA
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $180,000 | +14.4% | 19 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $163,200 | +30.6% | 29 |
| Pharmacists | $128,960 | -5.8% | 19 |
| Industrial Engineers | $96,000 | -7.2% | 9 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $89,000 | -29% | 5 |
| Chemical Engineers | $88,973 | -34.2% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $85,500 | -19% | 11 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $78,416 | -48.8% | 11 |
| Engineers, All Other | $66,136 | -43% | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $66,072 | -39% | 16 |
| Occupational Therapists | $60,954 | -40.1% | 12 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $57,287 | -41.3% | 5 |
| Physical Therapists | $53,102 | -48.8% | 15 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $51,800 | -35.3% | 23 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $50,267 | -23.4% | 7 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $46,580 | -24.1% | 64 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $46,000 | -25.5% | 5 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $39,890 | -35.6% | 29 |
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 ODESSA, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
ODESSA, 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 | $180,000 | $194,175 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $163,200 | $176,052 |
| Pharmacists | $128,960 | $139,115 |
| Industrial Engineers | $96,000 | $103,560 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $89,000 | $96,009 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how ODESSA, TX stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in ODESSA, 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.