Median DOL Salary
$96,763
Total DOL Filings
290
Companies Hiring
87
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Wichita Falls, TX$96,763
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 58.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Wichita Falls
Highest-Paying Occupations in Wichita Falls
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | -17.4% | 11 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $90,000 | -30.7% | 7 |
| Physical Therapists | $74,027 | -28.6% | 21 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $65,000 | -40% | 18 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $41,613 | -32.9% | 9 |
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 Wichita Falls, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Wichita Falls, 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 | $130,000 | $140,237 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $90,000 | $97,087 |
| Physical Therapists | $74,027 | $79,857 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $65,000 | $70,119 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $41,613 | $44,890 |
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.