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Average salary by job family in Beaumont
| Legal | $123,650 |
|---|---|
| Management | $121,460 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $106,240 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $97,980 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $87,890 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $86,050 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $84,940 |
| Production | $65,190 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,850 |
| Construction and Extraction | $57,850 |
| Protective Service | $57,380 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,680 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $55,300 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $55,100 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,490 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,200 |
| Sales and Related | $45,200 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,130 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $33,410 |
| Personal Care and Service | $33,090 |
| Healthcare Support | $33,020 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $29,080 |
Highest-paying jobs in Beaumont
- Physicians, All Other$295,290
- Chief Executives$258,110
- Family Medicine Physicians$242,510
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$179,380
- Dentists, General$170,550
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$161,280
- Petroleum Engineers$161,270
- Lawyers$158,920
- Financial Managers$158,480
- Industrial Production Managers$151,020
Most common jobs in Beaumont and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,050 | $26,130 | $26,630 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,560 | $119,110 | $97,470 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,840 | $33,230 | $29,810 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,390 | $25,450 | $23,510 |
| Construction Laborers | 3,340 | $47,080 | $44,240 |
| Cashiers | 3,140 | $28,940 | $28,730 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,100 | $85,900 | $81,180 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,080 | $35,890 | $35,630 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,560 | $40,270 | $37,980 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,540 | $41,400 | $39,310 |
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Cost of living in Beaumont
Prices in the Beaumont area are 10% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 90.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $61,370 therefore buys what $68,154 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $185,608, 2.8 times the median household income of $65,245.
$185,608typical home value
$65,245median household income
90.0BEA price parity
396,058metro population
Take-home pay in Beaumont
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,940 | $30,254 | $2,521 |
| Median wage | $48,630 | $41,254 | $3,438 |
| Average wage | $61,370 | $51,491 | $4,291 |
| 75th percentile wage | $75,010 | $61,600 | $5,133 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Beaumont
Legal3 jobs
Management27 jobs
- Chief Executives$258K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$179K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$161K
- Financial Managers$158K
- Industrial Production Managers$151K
- Human Resources Managers$147K
- Managers, All Other$146K
- Marketing Managers$143K
- Sales Managers$139K
- Natural Sciences Managers$137K
- Public Relations Managers$136K
- Purchasing Managers$135K
- Facilities Managers$127K
- Training and Development Managers$125K
- Administrative Services Managers$124K
- General and Operations Managers$119K
- Emergency Management Directors$115K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$115K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$114K
- Construction Managers$113K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$107K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$88K
- Funeral Home Managers$82K
- Social and Community Service Managers$79K
- Education Administrators, All Other$77K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$66K
- Food Service Managers$61K
Architecture and Engineering21 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$161K
- Chemical Engineers$140K
- Environmental Engineers$136K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$130K
- Industrial Engineers$126K
- Electrical Engineers$126K
- Mechanical Engineers$125K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$119K
- Engineers, All Other$117K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$109K
- Civil Engineers$105K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$95K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$95K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$95K
- Mechanical Drafters$92K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$74K
- Surveyors$72K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$70K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$55K
Computer and Mathematical12 jobs
- Software Developers$127K
- Information Security Analysts$123K
- Computer Network Architects$117K
- Computer Systems Analysts$107K
- Data Scientists$107K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$102K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$99K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$98K
- Operations Research Analysts$85K
- Computer Programmers$85K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$82K
- Computer User Support Specialists$58K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical29 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$295K
- Family Medicine Physicians$243K
- Dentists, General$171K
- Nurse Practitioners$138K
- Pharmacists$137K
- Physician Assistants$135K
- Optometrists$135K
- Physical Therapists$111K
- Occupational Therapists$109K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$95K
- Dental Hygienists$93K
- Registered Nurses$86K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$80K
- Respiratory Therapists$78K
- Athletic Trainers$75K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$72K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Surgical Technologists$61K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57K
- Paramedics$54K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$53K
- Medical Records Specialists$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$39K
- Psychiatric Technicians$39K
- Opticians, Dispensing$38K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$37K
Business and Financial Operations22 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$129K
- Management Analysts$122K
- Project Management Specialists$108K
- Budget Analysts$96K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$93K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$88K
- Logisticians$88K
- Accountants and Auditors$83K
- Cost Estimators$83K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$80K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$78K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$76K
- Compliance Officers$73K
- Training and Development Specialists$73K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$70K
- Human Resources Specialists$70K
- Loan Officers$66K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$65K
- Fundraisers$60K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$53K
- Credit Counselors$42K
Life, Physical, and Social Science11 jobs
- Chemists$106K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$106K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$94K
- Chemical Technicians$80K
- Psychologists, All Other$80K
- School Psychologists$77K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$75K
- Conservation Scientists$67K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$55K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$52K
Production27 jobs
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$108K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$92K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$83K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$66K
- Machinists$66K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$62K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48K
- Tool and Die Makers$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$45K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Printing Press Operators$41K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$38K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$36K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$35K
- Bakers$31K
- Sewing Machine Operators$31K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair24 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$97K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$87K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$80K
- Millwrights$70K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$67K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62K
- Riggers$61K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$55K
- Rail Car Repairers$54K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$53K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$35K
Construction and Extraction24 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$91K
- Boilermakers$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$66K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$66K
- Pile Driver Operators$66K
- Electricians$65K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57K
- Carpenters$57K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$56K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$55K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$54K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$52K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$50K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$50K
- Construction Laborers$47K
- Helpers--Carpenters$47K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46K
- Helpers--Electricians$44K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$44K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$44K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$42K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
Protective Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$80K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$72K
- Firefighters$59K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$58K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55K
- Security Guards$36K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34K
- School Bus Monitors$32K
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$71K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64K
- Clergy$59K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$56K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52K
- Counselors, All Other$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$47K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$46K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$44K
Educational Instruction and Library22 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$139K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Instructional Coordinators$71K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$64K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$60K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$55K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$49K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$47K
- Library Technicians$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$38K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Tutors$33K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media9 jobs
Office and Administrative Support38 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$58K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$53K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$52K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$48K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$45K
- Bill and Account Collectors$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$44K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$43K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$43K
- New Accounts Clerks$42K
- Office Clerks, General$41K
- Order Clerks$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Customer Service Representatives$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Data Entry Keyers$39K
- File Clerks$39K
- Tellers$38K
- Telephone Operators$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$29K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$28K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$27K
Transportation and Material Moving23 jobs
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$106K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$83K
- Transportation Inspectors$69K
- Crane and Tower Operators$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Motorboat Operators$57K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Wellhead Pumpers$56K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$54K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$42K
- Bus Drivers, School$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32K
- Parking Attendants$31K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$30K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$125K
- Sales Engineers$123K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$104K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$76K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$68K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$55K
- Advertising Sales Agents$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47K
- Insurance Sales Agents$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$42K
- Parts Salespersons$39K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$38K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Cashiers$29K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$41K
- Pest Control Workers$41K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27K
Personal Care and Service10 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$42K
- Recreation Workers$39K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Funeral Attendants$32K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27K
- Childcare Workers$26K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$80K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$76K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49K
- Dental Assistants$44K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$40K
- Medical Assistants$40K
- Phlebotomists$39K
- Pharmacy Aides$38K
- Nursing Assistants$36K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34K
- Physical Therapist Aides$32K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39K
- Bartenders$33K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31K
- Cooks, Restaurant$31K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$30K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$28K
- Waiters and Waitresses$28K
- Dishwashers$28K
- Cooks, Fast Food$27K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$23K
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Salary in Beaumont: questions
What is a good salary in Beaumont?
Half of all workers in the Beaumont metro earn less than $48,630 and the average is $61,370. Earning more than $75,010 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Beaumont to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $63,708, because prices here are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Beaumont?
Physicians, All Other ($295,290), Chief Executives ($258,110), Family Medicine Physicians ($242,510).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX (13140), all occupations and 372 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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