Median DOL Salary
$59,375
Total DOL Filings
615
Companies Hiring
86
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Port Arthur, TX$59,375
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Port Arthur, TX is 2.5% below the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Port Arthur
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemtex Environmental Laboratory, Inc. | 436 | $59,280 | Other | |
| Port Arthur Independent School District | 125 | $47,000 | Other | |
| Software Global Ltd | 35 | $66,331 | Other | |
| ESOLUTIONS INTEGRATED, INC | 9 | $50,294 | Other | |
| Port Arthur Smiles PLLC | 8 | $120,000 | Other | |
| CB&I | 7 | $99,500 | Other | |
| MASTERLABS, INC. | 5 | $50,336 | Other | |
| TRIANGLE THERAPEUTICS, INC | 5 | $51,334 | Other | |
| The Hughen Center, Inc | 5 | $60,000 | Other | |
| eConsultants Inc | 5 | $85,500 | Other | |
| A & I INVESTMENTS LLC | 4 | $50,107 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 3 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| CVS Rx Services | 3 | $114,400 | Other | |
| PAISD | 3 | $52,400 | Other | |
| KAAGA TECHNOLOGIES, INC | 3 | $66,560 | Other | |
| Bechtel Energy Inc. | 3 | $135,000 | Other | |
| HEIGHTS CONVENIENCE STORE INC | 2 | $60,736 | Other | |
| H & M HANSOTI LLC | 2 | $89,731 | Other | |
| The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, LP | 2 | $58,001 | Other | |
| TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. | 2 | $125,600 | Other | |
| Target Group, Inc. | 2 | $130,000 | Other | |
| Orabase Solutions LLC | 2 | $87,235 | Other | |
| MOHAMMED AMIRUL ISLAM, MD, PA | 2 | $52,000 | Other | |
| Perficient, Inc. | 2 | $103,813 | Other | |
| PORT ARTHUR ISD | 2 | $49,925 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Port Arthur
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | -17.4% | 6 |
| Pharmacists | $117,096 | -14.5% | 6 |
| Chemists | $49,046 | -51.6% | 20 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $47,684 | -49.6% | 46 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $47,008 | -40.1% | 15 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $44,046 | -28.7% | 10 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $42,925 | -30.1% | 33 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $40,810 | -56% | 9 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $40,380 | -34.9% | 23 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $38,106 | -52.4% | 7 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $36,213 | -44.2% | 11 |
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 Port Arthur, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Port Arthur, 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 | $130,000 | $140,237 |
| Pharmacists | $117,096 | $126,318 |
| Chemists | $49,046 | $52,909 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $47,684 | $51,439 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $47,008 | $50,710 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Port Arthur, TX stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Port Arthur, 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.