Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 314 detailed occupations covering about 95,310 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 18.5% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $197,880 | +20.2% | 60 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $194,600 | +17.7% | 60 |
| Chief Executives | $144,670 | +66.5% | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $142,690 | +9.7% | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $130,410 | -4.1% | 150 |
| Dentists, General | $127,570 | -23.3% | 60 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $127,500 | -24.8% | 140 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $125,000 | -1% | 170 |
| Lawyers | $122,800 | -15.8% | 120 |
| Marketing Managers | $121,660 | -32.2% | 80 |
| Electrical Engineers | $120,550 | +12.7% | 40 |
| Software Developers | $120,040 | -28% | 210 |
| Managers, All Other | $118,420 | -11.3% | 110 |
| Financial Managers | $109,400 | -2.4% | 320 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,420 | +53.5% | 70 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $104,350 | -10.8% | 170 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,570 | +3.9% | 150 |
| Veterinarians | $102,890 | -13.6% | 50 |
| Occupational Therapists | $102,460 | +6.3% | 130 |
| Human Resources Managers | $101,930 | -25.2% | 50 |
| Sales Managers | $100,710 | -25.5% | 320 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $100,460 | -9.2% | 450 |
| Information Security Analysts | $97,510 | -19% | 30 |
| Engineers, All Other | $91,990 | -17.8% | 50 |
| Facilities Managers | $89,700 | -12.4% | 70 |