Median DOL Salary
$82,789
Total DOL Filings
26,395
Companies Hiring
3,051
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Richardson, TX$82,789
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Richardson, TX is 35.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Richardson
Highest-Paying Occupations in Richardson
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $183,333 | +84.3% | 43 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $129,531 | -24.1% | 21 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $124,411 | -6.6% | 10 |
| Marketing Managers | $120,117 | -14.6% | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $119,870 | -28.4% | 86 |
| Software Developers | $115,735 | -11.3% | 8 |
| Sales Managers | $111,233 | -15.9% | 14 |
| Pharmacists | $104,978 | -23.4% | 5 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,205 | -20.9% | 16 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,000 | +16% | 7 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,500 | -3.9% | 15 |
| Sales Engineers | $93,684 | -26.1% | 37 |
| General and Operations Managers | $90,000 | -10.3% | 14 |
| Lawyers | $87,734 | -34.3% | 9 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,675 | -11.1% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $83,765 | -20.7% | 208 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,500 | +2.7% | 20 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,500 | -0.4% | 8 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $77,938 | -38.5% | 244 |
| Physical Therapists | $77,875 | -24.9% | 6 |
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 Richardson, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Richardson, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $183,333 | $197,771 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $129,531 | $139,731 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $124,411 | $134,208 |
| Marketing Managers | $120,117 | $129,576 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $119,870 | $129,310 |
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.