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.
| 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 |