Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 358 detailed occupations covering about 130,660 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 15% 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.

Highest-paying occupations in Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Family Medicine Physicians $204,910 +24.4%
Architectural and Engineering Managers $158,910 -3.9% 130
Chief Executives $146,910 +69.1% 90
Computer and Information Systems Managers $144,100 -15% 130
Dentists, General $131,660 -20.8% 50
Industrial Production Managers $131,200 +12.2% 300
Pharmacists $130,750 -3.9% 200
Marketing Managers $129,710 -27.7% 100
Physician Assistants $128,140 -1.4% 70
Industrial Engineers $127,020 +27.8% 290
Purchasing Managers $125,110 -8.3% 40
Nurse Practitioners $122,940 -2.6% 230
Software Developers $121,770 -26.9% 180
Financial Managers $121,530 +8.5% 390
Managers, All Other $121,050 -9.4% 440
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $120,820 +16.5% 60
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $118,020 +11.7% 170
Chemical Engineers $117,650 +5% 110
Human Resources Managers $115,980 -14.9% 70
Petroleum Engineers $115,690 -14.7% 230
Electrical Engineers $114,420 +7% 100
Engineers, All Other $112,200 +0.2% 40
Physical Therapists $105,240 +5.5% 260
Occupational Therapists $104,670 +8.6% 180
Veterinarians $102,890 -13.6% 50

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Fast Food and Counter Workers 5,680 $22,970
General and Operations Managers 4,450 $80,010
Cashiers 4,350 $26,960
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 3,050 $47,250
Office Clerks, General 2,940 $31,730
Stockers and Order Fillers 2,700 $35,100
Retail Salespersons 2,570 $29,220
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,440 $59,190
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,190 $36,980
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,120 $28,690
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 2,110 $25,910
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2,050 $36,410
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2,000 $60,820
Registered Nurses 1,920 $78,100
Construction Laborers 1,670 $35,350
Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,660 $45,300
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 1,660 $36,210
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,600 $33,280
Customer Service Representatives 1,550 $34,960
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,490 $33,860
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,480 $40,940
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 1,370 $64,370
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 1,320 $58,810
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,320 $54,130
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,310 $52,000
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