Midland, TX

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Midland, TX, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 275 detailed occupations covering about 95,620 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 7.2% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)

"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 Midland, TX, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Physicians, All Other $225,210 -4.6% 70
Architectural and Engineering Managers $172,440 +4.3% 270
Financial Managers $168,160 +50.1% 500
Computer and Information Systems Managers $164,040 -3.2% 230
Lawyers $151,340 +3.8% 220
Computer Network Architects $147,430 +13.5% 60
Managers, All Other $138,300 +3.5% 390
Pharmacists $136,470 +0.3% 110
Industrial Production Managers $136,280 +16.5% 350
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $134,720 +45.5% 240
Petroleum Engineers $132,070 -2.7% 890
Physician Assistants $131,680 +1.3% 60
Marketing Managers $131,100 -26.9% 140
Sales Managers $131,000 -3.1% 460
Operations Research Analysts $128,830 +54% 80
Chemical Engineers $128,020 +14.2% 30
Nurse Practitioners $125,120 -0.9% 120
Human Resources Managers $124,770 -8.5% 130
Purchasing Managers $124,180 -8.9% 50
Industrial Engineers $121,710 +22.5% 220
Computer Systems Analysts $120,430 -16.4% 180
Facilities Managers $118,940 +16.2% —
Administrative Services Managers $117,980 +10.8% 130
Commercial Pilots $115,870 +2.5% 60
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $112,590 +8.6% 60

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Midland, TX, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
General and Operations Managers 4,340 $99,390
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 3,970 $49,540
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas 3,170 $47,170
Fast Food and Counter Workers 2,490 $25,410
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 2,430 $77,520
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 2,320 $42,350
Retail Salespersons 2,220 $29,290
Cashiers 2,080 $28,440
Office Clerks, General 1,730 $39,310
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 1,700 $56,120
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,500 $33,270
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,480 $42,370
Waiters and Waitresses 1,460 $21,220
Stockers and Order Fillers 1,440 $37,640
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,380 $47,270
Construction Laborers 1,220 $38,260
Food Preparation Workers 1,220 $29,000
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,160 $28,440
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 1,100 $83,450
Wellhead Pumpers 1,100 $74,920
Accountants and Auditors 1,080 $81,210
Customer Service Representatives 1,080 $36,990
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 1,040 $51,220
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,030 $62,220
Registered Nurses 1,020 $82,650
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