Salaries in El Paso, TX metro area
Typical pay for 476 jobs in the El Paso, TX metro area. The median for all workers is $39,510 a year ($18.99 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$39,510
Median hourly
$18.99
Workers
339,120
vs U.S. median
-22%
Highest paying jobs in El Paso, TX
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $289,950 | 560 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $240,990 | 40 |
| Chief Executive | $220,050 | 110 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $213,550 | n/a |
| Pediatricians, General | $176,710 | 240 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $152,840 | 770 |
| Dentists, General | $150,940 | 160 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,360 | 160 |
| Lawyer | $140,550 | 780 |
| Optometrist | $132,240 | 70 |
| Petroleum Engineer | $131,740 | 40 |
| Financial Manager | $131,580 | 920 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,210 | 30 |
| Software Developer | $127,310 | 1,360 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,110 | 670 |
Most common jobs in El Paso, TX
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 14,310 | $23,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 13,520 | $23,030 |
| Customer Service Representative | 10,680 | $37,640 |
| Retail Salesperson | 10,070 | $27,330 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7,850 | $77,770 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 7,850 | $49,270 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 7,640 | $34,400 |
| Registered Nurse | 7,320 | $86,100 |
| Cashier | 6,670 | $27,320 |
| Office Clerks, General | 6,560 | $34,380 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 5,810 | $21,870 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,640 | $30,630 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,140 | $35,550 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 4,050 | $57,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 3,940 | $30,520 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Texas.
All 476 jobs by category
Management Occupations (31)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (27)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (16)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (21)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (14)Community and Social Service Occupations (14)Legal Occupations (4)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (46)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (17)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (39)Healthcare Support Occupations (15)Protective Service Occupations (16)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (16)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (6)Personal Care and Service Occupations (15)Sales and Related Occupations (19)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (42)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (2)Construction and Extraction Occupations (23)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (29)Production Occupations (42)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (22)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $102,400 | $49.23 | 140 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $63,780 | $30.66 | 170 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $91,920 | $44.19 | 890 |
| Computer Programmer | $65,220 | $31.35 | 110 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,610 | $45.49 | 560 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $52,370 | $25.18 | 1,280 |
| Data Scientist | $95,430 | $45.88 | 320 |
| Database Administrator | $78,520 | $37.75 | 140 |
| Database Architect | $126,700 | $60.92 | 60 |
| Information Security Analyst | $105,770 | $50.85 | 160 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $82,370 | $39.60 | 560 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $72,740 | $34.97 | 130 |
| Software Developer | $127,310 | $61.21 | 1,360 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $92,150 | $44.31 | 180 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $76,490 | $36.78 | 80 |
| Web Developer | $64,490 | $31.00 | n/a |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $97,470 | $46.86 | 60 |
| Chemist | $63,620 | $30.59 | 80 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $74,740 | $35.93 | 50 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $46,490 | $22.35 | 70 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $87,930 | $42.28 | 80 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $58,890 | $28.31 | 50 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $50,750 | $24.40 | 220 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $70,150 | $33.73 | 50 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $65,640 | $31.56 | 330 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $47,250 | $22.72 | 80 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $80,880 | $38.88 | 40 |
| School Psychologist | $80,620 | $38.76 | 90 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $96,100 | $46.20 | 160 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $78,730 | $37.85 | 40 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $54,340 | $26.12 | 660 |
| Clergy | $56,450 | $27.14 | 60 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $47,810 | $22.99 | 200 |
| Community Health Worker | $45,240 | $21.75 | 110 |
| Counselors, All Other | $43,320 | $20.83 | 90 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $70,810 | $34.04 | 960 |
| Health Education Specialist | $50,520 | $24.29 | 160 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $55,680 | $26.77 | 450 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $44,150 | $21.23 | 230 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $48,260 | $23.20 | 290 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $48,120 | $23.14 | 60 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $40,050 | $19.25 | 830 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $89,020 | $42.80 | 180 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $62,510 | $30.06 | 760 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $140,550 | $67.57 | 780 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $59,010 | $28.37 | 50 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $55,830 | $26.84 | 490 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $47,970 | $23.06 | 60 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $43,320 | $20.83 | 80 |
| Broadcast Technician | $39,830 | $19.15 | 50 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $36,840 | — | 280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $76,630 | $36.84 | 80 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $106,010 | $50.97 | 50 |
| Editor | $55,450 | $26.66 | 50 |
| Floral Designer | $29,060 | $13.97 | 80 |
| Graphic Designer | $48,000 | $23.08 | 250 |
| Interior Designer | $57,650 | $27.71 | 60 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $43,870 | $21.09 | 530 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $103,380 | $49.70 | 40 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $33,750 | $16.23 | 280 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $48,880 | $23.50 | 70 |
| Photographer | $36,650 | $17.62 | 80 |
| Producers and Directors | $49,020 | $23.57 | 100 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $57,810 | $27.79 | 420 |
| Technical Writer | $62,830 | $30.21 | n/a |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $39,090 | $18.79 | 840 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $44,660 | $21.47 | 410 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,200 | $11.15 | 14,310 |
| Massage Therapist | $46,820 | $22.51 | 190 |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $17.21 | 1,980 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $41,620 | $20.01 | 90 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $35,360 | $17.00 | 70 |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,170 | $16.91 | 2,310 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $74,640 | $35.88 | 130 |
| Orderly | $33,880 | $16.29 | 60 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $35,060 | $16.86 | 60 |
| Phlebotomist | $35,820 | $17.22 | 420 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $25,300 | $12.16 | 200 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $71,140 | $34.20 | 320 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $28,140 | $13.53 | 150 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Control Worker | $36,140 | $17.38 | 40 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $47,650 | $22.91 | 1,450 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $27,260 | $13.11 | 100 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $109,300 | $52.55 | 1,790 |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $24.18 | 660 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $62,590 | $30.09 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $62,670 | $30.13 | 300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $115,820 | $55.68 | 160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $71,100 | $34.18 | 50 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,180 | $15.95 | 230 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $76,400 | $36.73 | 1,700 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $38,070 | $18.30 | 70 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $39,720 | $19.10 | 60 |
| School Bus Monitor | $29,520 | $14.19 | 130 |
| Security Guard | $29,740 | $14.30 | 3,700 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $63,130 | $30.35 | 140 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $19,680 | $9.46 | 1,520 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $43,020 | $20.69 | 320 |
| Cooks, All Other | $27,460 | $13.20 | 140 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $24,390 | $11.73 | 1,140 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $28,110 | $13.52 | 800 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $28,990 | $13.94 | 3,550 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $21,610 | $10.39 | n/a |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $19,620 | $9.44 | 1,330 |
| Dishwasher | $26,850 | $12.91 | 860 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,030 | $11.07 | 13,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $30,520 | $14.67 | 3,940 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $28,160 | $13.54 | 130 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $25,810 | $12.41 | 2,220 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,680 | $14.27 | 420 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,300 | $11.20 | 1,030 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,870 | $10.52 | 5,810 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $37,640 | $18.10 | 260 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $41,170 | $19.79 | 110 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,630 | $14.72 | 5,640 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $30,640 | $14.73 | 1,200 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $26,780 | $12.88 | 1,210 |
| Pest Control Worker | $30,330 | $14.58 | 130 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,800 | $10.96 | 760 |
| Animal Caretaker | $31,190 | $15.00 | 520 |
| Animal Trainer | $32,590 | $15.67 | 40 |
| Childcare Worker | $23,410 | $11.26 | 810 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $37,550 | $18.05 | 350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $40,650 | $19.54 | 190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $41,340 | $19.88 | 290 |
| Funeral Attendant | $28,600 | $13.75 | 50 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $26,970 | $12.97 | 510 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $28,350 | $13.63 | 80 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $39,190 | $18.84 | 30 |
| Recreation Worker | $32,960 | $15.85 | 420 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,920 | $17.75 | 110 |
| Skincare Specialist | $43,690 | $21.00 | 140 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,730 | $10.45 | 390 |
Sales and Related Occupations
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $32,300 | $15.53 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $52,830 | $25.40 | 30 |