Median DOL Salary
$75,293
Total DOL Filings
396
Companies Hiring
76
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
San Marcos, TX$75,293
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in San Marcos, TX is 23.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in San Marcos
Highest-Paying Occupations in San Marcos
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $120,000 | +20.6% | 11 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $115,000 | +17.7% | 12 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,538 | -6.9% | 7 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,000 | -30.9% | 5 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,000 | -35.4% | 6 |
| Civil Engineers | $71,960 | -24.3% | 6 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $63,000 | -34.2% | 5 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,000 | -21.9% | 7 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $60,000 | -28.4% | 7 |
| Physical Therapists | $53,227 | -48.7% | 7 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $43,700 | -28.8% | 10 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $42,806 | -54.7% | 7 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,635 | -49.1% | 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 San Marcos, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
San Marcos, 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 | $120,000 | $129,450 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $115,000 | $124,056 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,538 | $98,747 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,000 | $90,615 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,000 | $87,379 |
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.