Median DOL Salary
$72,788
Total DOL Filings
61
Companies Hiring
19
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Vernon, TX$72,788
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Vernon, TX is 19.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Vernon
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbarger County Hospital District | 9 | $58,240 | Other | |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Research | 9 | $50,000 | Other | |
| Vernon Smiles PC | 7 | $144,000 | Other | |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 7 | $60,320 | Other | |
| TEXAS AGRILIFE RESEARCH | 5 | $38,608 | Other | |
| Wilbarger General Hospital | 5 | $60,320 | Other | |
| WILBARGER GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | 5 | $58,240 | Other | |
| Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC. | 4 | $63,045 | Other | |
| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH, PART OF TAMUS AGRICULTURAL PRG. | 4 | $42,255 | Other | |
| NORTH TEXAS STATE HOSPITAL | 3 | $210,679 | Other | |
| Solvay USA LLC | 3 | $97,000 | Other | |
| CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION CENTER OF ORLANDO | 2 | $58,760 | Other | |
| ITRACE FOUNDAITON, INC. | 1 | $65,468 | Other | |
| Texas Health and Human Services Commission | 1 | $91,912 | Other | |
| ITRACE FOUNDATION INC | 1 | $62,400 | Other | |
| TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SCIENCES | 1 | $231,358 | Other | |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service | 1 | $79,000 | Other | |
| Grandison Management | 1 | $68,786 | Other | |
| DEPT. OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES | 1 | $190,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Vernon
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $71,219 | -31.3% | 10 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $54,907 | N/A | 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 Vernon, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Vernon, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $71,219 | $76,828 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $54,907 | $59,231 |
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.