Median DOL Salary
$76,854
Total DOL Filings
534
Companies Hiring
155
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Waco, TX$76,854
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Waco, TX is 26.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Waco
Highest-Paying Occupations in Waco
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $144,800 | -8% | 16 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $140,000 | +40.7% | 7 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,000 | +14.7% | 5 |
| Occupational Therapists | $80,860 | -20.5% | 6 |
| Physical Therapists | $71,760 | -30.8% | 22 |
| Management Analysts | $60,000 | -39.2% | 7 |
| Chemists | $47,593 | -53% | 13 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,547 | -38.5% | 6 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $45,500 | -25.9% | 39 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $39,040 | -37% | 35 |
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 Waco, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Waco, 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 | $144,800 | $156,203 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $140,000 | $151,025 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,000 | $98,166 |
| Occupational Therapists | $80,860 | $87,228 |
| Physical Therapists | $71,760 | $77,411 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Waco, TX stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Waco, 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.