Median DOL Salary
$98,419
Total DOL Filings
473
Companies Hiring
141
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Temple, TX$98,419
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Temple, TX is 61.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Temple
Highest-Paying Occupations in Temple
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicists | $117,620 | -31% | 18 |
| Industrial Engineers | $91,650 | -11.4% | 8 |
| Physical Therapists | $71,854 | -30.7% | 20 |
| Agricultural Engineers | $47,476 | -54.8% | 7 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $45,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $44,451 | -43.3% | 28 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $40,000 | -50.6% | 13 |
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 Temple, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Temple, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Physicists | $117,620 | $126,882 |
| Industrial Engineers | $91,650 | $98,867 |
| Physical Therapists | $71,854 | $77,512 |
| Agricultural Engineers | $47,476 | $51,215 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $45,000 | $48,544 |
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.