Salaries in Waco, TX metro area
Typical pay for 340 jobs in the Waco, TX metro area. The median for all workers is $46,020 a year ($22.13 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$46,020
Median hourly
$22.13
Workers
129,860
vs U.S. median
-10%
Highest paying jobs in Waco, TX
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $312,520 | 220 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $235,710 | 60 |
| Chief Executive | $217,610 | 90 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $206,810 | 60 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,620 | 100 |
| Pharmacist | $150,710 | 180 |
| Dentists, General | $145,630 | 100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $141,810 | 310 |
| Financial Manager | $134,010 | 490 |
| Physician Assistant | $131,000 | 90 |
| Lawyer | $130,230 | 280 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,920 | 210 |
| Marketing Manager | $126,880 | 270 |
| Human Resources Manager | $125,290 | 160 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $123,200 | 240 |
Most common jobs in Waco, TX
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,100 | $27,750 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,690 | $92,990 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,540 | $37,500 |
| Customer Service Representative | 3,260 | $38,810 |
| Retail Salesperson | 3,140 | $29,810 |
| Cashier | 2,570 | $28,610 |
| Registered Nurse | 2,570 | $92,890 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,200 | $23,910 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,980 | $35,270 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,890 | $38,270 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,700 | $32,550 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,680 | $23,010 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,640 | $48,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 1,530 | $59,990 |
| Nursing Assistant | 1,480 | $37,290 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Texas.
All 340 jobs by category
Management Occupations (26)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (21)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (12)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (13)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (10)Community and Social Service Occupations (12)Legal Occupations (4)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (19)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (9)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (30)Healthcare Support Occupations (10)Protective Service Occupations (9)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (14)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (6)Personal Care and Service Occupations (11)Sales and Related Occupations (14)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (33)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (2)Construction and Extraction Occupations (19)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (23)Production Occupations (30)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (13)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $76,140 | $36.61 | 860 |
| Budget Analyst | $60,840 | $29.25 | 50 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $79,440 | $38.19 | 810 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $74,920 | $36.02 | 480 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $63,460 | $30.51 | 50 |
| Compliance Officer | $58,360 | $28.06 | 390 |
| Cost Estimator | $75,450 | $36.28 | 210 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $81,350 | $39.11 | 140 |
| Financial Examiner | $61,070 | $29.36 | 40 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $65,170 | $31.33 | 100 |
| Fundraiser | $64,120 | $30.83 | 70 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $63,320 | $30.44 | 590 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $61,560 | $29.60 | 160 |
| Loan Officer | $68,210 | $32.79 | 120 |
| Logistician | $70,730 | $34.01 | 110 |
| Management Analyst | $88,100 | $42.36 | 250 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $56,310 | $27.07 | 360 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $32,270 | $15.52 | n/a |
| Project Management Specialist | $78,580 | $37.78 | 920 |
| Tax Preparer | $65,020 | $31.26 | 40 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $64,040 | $30.79 | 410 |
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $107,750 | $51.80 | 50 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $66,850 | $32.14 | 60 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $89,190 | $42.88 | 200 |
| Computer Programmer | $86,900 | $41.78 | 70 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $95,470 | $45.90 | 180 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $56,420 | $27.12 | 470 |
| Data Scientist | $95,730 | $46.02 | 100 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $87,000 | $41.83 | 260 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $77,970 | $37.49 | 30 |
| Software Developer | $123,080 | $59.17 | 490 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $83,150 | $39.98 | 80 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $86,310 | $41.50 | 30 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $102,540 | $49.30 | 30 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $57,650 | $27.72 | 60 |
| Civil Engineer | $75,120 | $36.12 | 200 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $80,580 | $38.74 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineer | $108,940 | $52.38 | 140 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $117,700 | $56.59 | 40 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $72,500 | $34.86 | 70 |
| Engineers, All Other | $103,670 | $49.84 | 60 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $42,850 | $20.60 | 70 |
| Industrial Engineer | $101,910 | $48.99 | 250 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $96,680 | $46.48 | 200 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $60,960 | $29.31 | 70 |
| Surveyor | $58,430 | $28.09 | 30 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Technician | $53,660 | $25.80 | 80 |
| Chemist | $61,880 | $29.75 | 50 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $77,390 | $37.21 | 40 |
| Conservation Scientist | $68,620 | $32.99 | 40 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $84,670 | $40.71 | n/a |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $41,310 | $19.86 | 40 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $53,750 | $25.84 | 90 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $88,430 | $42.51 | n/a |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $70,220 | $33.76 | 140 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $97,400 | $46.83 | 50 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $53,670 | $25.80 | 270 |
| Clergy | $70,300 | $33.80 | 40 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $51,590 | $24.80 | 80 |
| Community Health Worker | $48,290 | $23.22 | 40 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $65,630 | $31.55 | 380 |
| Health Education Specialist | $60,320 | $29.00 | 30 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $68,960 | $33.15 | 120 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $42,140 | $20.26 | 180 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $52,880 | $25.43 | 110 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $41,430 | $19.92 | 310 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $105,830 | $50.88 | 50 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $53,920 | $25.92 | 260 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $115,920 | $55.73 | 60 |
| Lawyer | $130,230 | $62.61 | 280 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $58,620 | $28.18 | 250 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $57,630 | $27.71 | 40 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $47,470 | $22.82 | 30 |
| Editor | $62,890 | $30.24 | 30 |
| Graphic Designer | $52,920 | $25.44 | 110 |
| Interior Designer | $46,530 | $22.37 | 40 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $34,320 | $16.50 | 90 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $47,520 | $22.85 | 60 |
| Photographer | $44,300 | $21.30 | 30 |
| Producers and Directors | $53,960 | $25.94 | 80 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $56,440 | $27.14 | 290 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $43,980 | $21.14 | 250 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $39,030 | $18.76 | 100 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,910 | $11.50 | 2,200 |
| Massage Therapist | $72,560 | $34.89 | 60 |
| Medical Assistant | $38,910 | $18.71 | 690 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,290 | $17.93 | 1,480 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $77,170 | $37.10 | 50 |
| Phlebotomist | $42,440 | $20.40 | 110 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $29,660 | $14.26 | 40 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $76,340 | $36.70 | 140 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $47,660 | $22.92 | 700 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $70,990 | $34.13 | 120 |
| Firefighter | $62,650 | $30.12 | 210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $59,890 | $28.80 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $76,180 | $36.62 | 80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $105,570 | $50.75 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $38,070 | $18.30 | 50 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $75,850 | $36.46 | 690 |
| Security Guard | $35,270 | $16.96 | 650 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $21,420 | $10.30 | 500 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $42,660 | $20.51 | 110 |
| Cooks, All Other | $27,710 | $13.32 | 60 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,470 | $13.21 | 500 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $34,410 | $16.54 | 280 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $31,500 | $15.14 | 1,140 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,570 | $10.85 | 410 |
| Dishwasher | $29,520 | $14.19 | 260 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,750 | $13.34 | 5,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $35,240 | $16.94 | 1,300 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $28,690 | $13.79 | 940 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,220 | $14.05 | 140 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,070 | $13.02 | 340 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,010 | $11.06 | 1,680 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $36,940 | $17.76 | 170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $46,210 | $22.22 | 120 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $32,550 | $15.65 | 1,700 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $36,260 | $17.43 | 720 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $28,670 | $13.78 | 750 |
| Pest Control Worker | $36,420 | $17.51 | 70 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,560 | $10.85 | 250 |
| Animal Caretaker | $31,540 | $15.17 | 190 |
| Childcare Worker | $26,760 | $12.87 | 280 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $37,830 | $18.19 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $46,420 | $22.32 | 70 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $37,500 | $18.03 | 70 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,110 | $14.00 | 180 |
| Recreation Worker | $33,580 | $16.14 | 150 |
| Residential Advisor | $55,110 | $26.50 | 40 |
| Skincare Specialist | $60,460 | $29.07 | 30 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $31,080 | $14.94 | 40 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashier | $28,610 | $13.76 | 2,570 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $36,760 | $17.67 | 350 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $39,980 | $19.22 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $67,810 | $32.60 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $45,640 | $21.94 | 1,040 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $44,820 | $21.55 | 340 |
| Parts Salesperson | $34,170 | $16.43 | 260 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $46,810 | $22.50 | 150 |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,810 | $14.33 | 3,140 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $36,490 | $17.54 | 130 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $54,570 | $26.23 | 840 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $62,880 | $30.23 | 790 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $78,580 | $37.78 | 140 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $66,490 | $31.97 | 380 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $32,250 | $15.51 | 50 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $35,140 | $16.90 | 80 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $47,340 | $22.76 | 420 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $44,430 | $21.36 | 260 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $59,240 | $28.48 | 140 |
| Construction Laborer | $37,610 | $18.08 | 1,220 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $49,160 | $23.63 | 130 |
| Electrician | $48,880 | $23.50 | 650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $66,290 | $31.87 | 750 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $48,630 | $23.38 | 70 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $40,130 | $19.29 | 50 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $41,010 | $19.72 | 40 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $42,120 | $20.25 | 50 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $39,710 | $19.09 | 70 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $49,090 | $23.60 | 100 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $47,730 | $22.95 | 470 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $45,560 | $21.91 | 230 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $45,230 | $21.75 | 70 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $57,550 | $27.67 | 490 |
| Roofer | $49,000 | $23.56 | 200 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $45,590 | $21.92 | 50 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $30,290 | $14.56 | 50 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $40,320 | $19.39 | 310 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $28,070 | $13.50 | 260 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $61,350 | $29.50 | 50 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $34,470 | $16.57 | 410 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $61,240 | $29.44 | 410 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $48,780 | $23.45 | 1,640 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $40,900 | $19.66 | 700 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $35,270 | $16.96 | 1,980 |
| Light Truck Driver | $42,640 | $20.50 | 660 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $32,680 | $15.71 | 470 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $33,600 | $16.16 | 70 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $37,500 | $18.03 | 3,540 |