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Average salary by job family in Dallas
| Management | $143,910 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $140,290 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $119,710 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $108,870 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $107,010 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $92,320 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,220 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $70,220 |
| Community and Social Service | $63,640 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $62,840 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,110 |
| Protective Service | $59,100 |
| Construction and Extraction | $56,210 |
| Sales and Related | $55,610 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $51,170 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $50,270 |
| Production | $49,570 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,540 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,000 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,880 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,370 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $32,740 |
Highest-paying jobs in Dallas
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$546,600
- Surgeons, All Other$435,010
- Dermatologists$355,460
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$350,080
- Chief Executives$344,480
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$327,890
- Neurologists$327,030
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$325,030
- Cardiologists$319,770
- Physicians, Pathologists$290,110
Most common jobs in Dallas and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 128,380 | $29,350 | $28,070 |
| General and Operations Managers | 125,090 | $139,120 | $111,010 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 111,100 | $40,140 | $37,590 |
| Retail Salespersons | 100,340 | $35,160 | $33,400 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 96,930 | $46,210 | $44,990 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 81,940 | $40,830 | $38,510 |
| Registered Nurses | 76,680 | $100,820 | $101,420 |
| Software Developers | 67,030 | $138,810 | $133,290 |
| Cashiers | 65,070 | $30,290 | $29,910 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 58,580 | $28,460 | $26,900 |
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Cost of living in Dallas
Prices in the Dallas area are 3% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 103.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $70,630 therefore buys what $68,513 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $366,823, 4.2 times the median household income of $87,155.
$366,823typical home value
$87,155median household income
103.1BEA price parity
7,807,555metro population
Take-home pay in Dallas
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,800 | $31,749 | $2,646 |
| Median wage | $51,440 | $43,512 | $3,626 |
| Average wage | $70,630 | $58,518 | $4,877 |
| 75th percentile wage | $81,840 | $66,404 | $5,534 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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Salaries for every job in Dallas
Management36 jobs
- Chief Executives$344K
- Financial Managers$187K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$186K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$183K
- Marketing Managers$164K
- Sales Managers$161K
- Human Resources Managers$156K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$155K
- Managers, All Other$153K
- Purchasing Managers$149K
- Public Relations Managers$148K
- Industrial Production Managers$140K
- Natural Sciences Managers$140K
- General and Operations Managers$139K
- Training and Development Managers$139K
- Administrative Services Managers$136K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$132K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$132K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$122K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$121K
- Construction Managers$115K
- Emergency Management Directors$108K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$108K
- Fundraising Managers$107K
- Facilities Managers$106K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$103K
- Education Administrators, All Other$91K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$88K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$88K
- Funeral Home Managers$87K
- Lodging Managers$84K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$80K
- Food Service Managers$70K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$67K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$54K
Legal6 jobs
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Database Architects$148K
- Software Developers$139K
- Computer Network Architects$138K
- Information Security Analysts$134K
- Actuaries$131K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$124K
- Data Scientists$123K
- Computer Systems Analysts$122K
- Database Administrators$119K
- Operations Research Analysts$114K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$113K
- Statisticians$109K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$108K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$107K
- Computer Programmers$106K
- Web Developers$102K
- Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other$97K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$80K
- Computer User Support Specialists$63K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical67 jobs
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$547K
- Surgeons, All Other$435K
- Dermatologists$355K
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$350K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$328K
- Neurologists$327K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$325K
- Cardiologists$320K
- Physicians, Pathologists$290K
- Anesthesiologists$278K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$274K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$270K
- Family Medicine Physicians$266K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$263K
- Radiologists$257K
- Pediatricians, General$247K
- Nurse Anesthetists$245K
- Physicians, All Other$229K
- Psychiatrists$223K
- Podiatrists$220K
- Dentists, General$202K
- Medical Dosimetrists$161K
- Veterinarians$144K
- Pharmacists$138K
- Physician Assistants$137K
- Radiation Therapists$135K
- Optometrists$133K
- Nurse Practitioners$130K
- Nurse Midwives$129K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$116K
- Physical Therapists$111K
- Occupational Therapists$108K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$106K
- Chiropractors$105K
- Registered Nurses$101K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$100K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$100K
- Genetic Counselors$98K
- Dental Hygienists$97K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$96K
- Audiologists$93K
- Respiratory Therapists$87K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$86K
- Surgical Assistants$86K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$84K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$82K
- Therapists, All Other$79K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$77K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$75K
- Athletic Trainers$75K
- Surgical Technologists$74K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$66K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Recreational Therapists$65K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$64K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Exercise Physiologists$61K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$60K
- Paramedics$60K
- Medical Records Specialists$57K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$49K
- Pharmacy Technicians$47K
- Opticians, Dispensing$46K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43K
- Psychiatric Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$35K
Architecture and Engineering32 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$179K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$156K
- Chemical Engineers$147K
- Aerospace Engineers$142K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$141K
- Electrical Engineers$128K
- Materials Engineers$127K
- Environmental Engineers$125K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$122K
- Engineers, All Other$117K
- Mechanical Engineers$115K
- Industrial Engineers$114K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$108K
- Civil Engineers$102K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$101K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$97K
- Landscape Architects$96K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$85K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$83K
- Mechanical Drafters$82K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$75K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Surveyors$75K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$70K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Drafters, All Other$64K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$52K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Financial and Investment Analysts$114K
- Financial Risk Specialists$113K
- Management Analysts$112K
- Project Management Specialists$105K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$95K
- Insurance Underwriters$94K
- Labor Relations Specialists$94K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$93K
- Accountants and Auditors$93K
- Credit Analysts$92K
- Financial Examiners$92K
- Budget Analysts$91K
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$87K
- Cost Estimators$87K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$86K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$85K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$85K
- Compliance Officers$84K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$84K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$84K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$82K
- Logisticians$80K
- Loan Officers$80K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$79K
- Training and Development Specialists$76K
- Human Resources Specialists$75K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$67K
- Fundraisers$66K
- Tax Preparers$58K
- Credit Counselors$52K
Life, Physical, and Social Science36 jobs
- Physicists$182K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$156K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$152K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$147K
- Economists$124K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$113K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$111K
- Materials Scientists$101K
- Psychologists, All Other$101K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$99K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$97K
- Chemists$94K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$93K
- School Psychologists$93K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$90K
- Urban and Regional Planners$90K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$90K
- Life Scientists, All Other$87K
- Foresters$86K
- Epidemiologists$85K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$84K
- Social Science Research Assistants$80K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$77K
- Microbiologists$73K
- Conservation Scientists$70K
- Chemical Technicians$70K
- Forensic Science Technicians$61K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$61K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$60K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$60K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$58K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$57K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$52K
- Food Science Technicians$51K
- Biological Technicians$50K
- Survey Researchers$41K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media30 jobs
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$109K
- Music Directors and Composers$101K
- Art Directors$98K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$97K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$89K
- Producers and Directors$89K
- Technical Writers$89K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$86K
- Writers and Authors$79K
- Public Relations Specialists$76K
- Film and Video Editors$74K
- Interior Designers$74K
- Fashion Designers$70K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$68K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$68K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$67K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$67K
- Broadcast Technicians$66K
- Graphic Designers$66K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$61K
- Interpreters and Translators$61K
- Lighting Technicians$59K
- Audio and Video Technicians$57K
- Designers, All Other$57K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$54K
- Coaches and Scouts$50K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$46K
- Photographers$45K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42K
- Floral Designers$36K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$95K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$85K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$75K
- Healthcare Social Workers$75K
- Health Education Specialists$74K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66K
- Clergy$65K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$61K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58K
- Counselors, All Other$55K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54K
- Community Health Workers$54K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$53K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$52K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$47K
- Religious Workers, All Other$37K
Educational Instruction and Library61 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$140K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$136K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$130K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$121K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Instructional Coordinators$85K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$81K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$81K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$76K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$76K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Curators$73K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$70K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$68K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$68K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$68K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$66K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$64K
- Archivists$63K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$54K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$52K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$48K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$46K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$43K
- Farm and Home Management Educators$42K
- Library Technicians$41K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36K
- Tutors$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair42 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$100K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$90K
- Avionics Technicians$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$79K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$79K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$77K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$73K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Millwrights$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$64K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$63K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$62K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$61K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$60K
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians$60K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$59K
- Rail Car Repairers$58K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$57K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$57K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$57K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$57K
- Riggers$57K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$56K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$56K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$54K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$53K
- Home Appliance Repairers$53K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$53K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$50K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$48K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$47K
- Bicycle Repairers$42K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
Protective Service19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$122K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$96K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$87K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$77K
- Bailiffs$72K
- Firefighters$67K
- Transportation Security Screeners$65K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$63K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55K
- Animal Control Workers$47K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$44K
- Security Guards$40K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$33K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
- School Bus Monitors$30K
Construction and Extraction47 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$99K
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$72K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$66K
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$63K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$62K
- Electricians$60K
- Extraction Workers, All Other$59K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$58K
- Sheet Metal Workers$58K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$56K
- Tile and Stone Setters$56K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$55K
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$54K
- Carpet Installers$54K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$54K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$54K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$53K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$52K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$52K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$51K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$51K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$51K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$50K
- Carpenters$50K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$50K
- Glaziers$50K
- Roofers$50K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$49K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$48K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$48K
- Pipelayers$48K
- Tapers$47K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$46K
- Helpers--Electricians$46K
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$44K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$43K
- Helpers--Roofers$43K
- Helpers--Carpenters$42K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$42K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$39K
Sales and Related21 jobs
- Sales Engineers$138K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$117K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$117K
- Models$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$90K
- Real Estate Brokers$85K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$80K
- Insurance Sales Agents$77K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$75K
- Advertising Sales Agents$66K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$61K
- Travel Agents$55K
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$47K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Parts Salespersons$42K
- Telemarketers$39K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$30K
Office and Administrative Support51 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Brokerage Clerks$64K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Desktop Publishers$62K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$58K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$58K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$55K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$53K
- Word Processors and Typists$53K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Procurement Clerks$51K
- Correspondence Clerks$51K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$50K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$50K
- New Accounts Clerks$49K
- Statistical Assistants$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$48K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Order Clerks$47K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$47K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- File Clerks$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Couriers and Messengers$42K
- Tellers$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$34K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$33K
Transportation and Material Moving38 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$272K
- Air Traffic Controllers$173K
- Commercial Pilots$172K
- Transportation Inspectors$113K
- Wellhead Pumpers$81K
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$78K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$71K
- Crane and Tower Operators$70K
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63K
- Locomotive Engineers$62K
- Flight Attendants$60K
- Traffic Technicians$58K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$55K
- Light Truck Drivers$49K
- Hoist and Winch Operators$48K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$48K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$45K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$45K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$44K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$41K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Parking Attendants$33K
- Passenger Attendants$32K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$30K
Production87 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$107K
- Power Plant Operators$105K
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$84K
- Gas Plant Operators$79K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$76K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$73K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$71K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$70K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$68K
- Tool and Die Makers$65K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$61K
- Machinists$61K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$59K
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$58K
- Pourers and Casters, Metal$58K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$58K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$57K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$57K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$55K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$55K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$54K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Printing Press Operators$51K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$51K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$49K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$49K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$46K
- Upholsterers$46K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$45K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians$45K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$44K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$44K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Food Batchmakers$42K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$42K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$41K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$41K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$40K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$40K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$40K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$40K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$40K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$40K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$39K
- Woodworkers, All Other$39K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$38K
- Furniture Finishers$38K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$38K
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$38K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$37K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$37K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$35K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$35K
- Bakers$34K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry5 jobs
Healthcare Support17 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$80K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$77K
- Massage Therapists$62K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$55K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$46K
- Phlebotomists$46K
- Medical Assistants$44K
- Psychiatric Aides$43K
- Nursing Assistants$41K
- Pharmacy Aides$41K
- Orderlies$40K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
- Medical Transcriptionists$37K
- Physical Therapist Aides$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28K
Personal Care and Service27 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$61K
- Embalmers$58K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$50K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$49K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47K
- Barbers$44K
- Residential Advisors$42K
- Animal Trainers$40K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$40K
- Crematory Operators$40K
- Tour and Travel Guides$39K
- Concierges$39K
- Animal Caretakers$38K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$37K
- Costume Attendants$37K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$37K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$37K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$36K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Funeral Attendants$34K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$34K
- Childcare Workers$31K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$27K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$53K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48K
- Pest Control Workers$43K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$42K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Bartenders$38K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Cooks, All Other$35K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$33K
- Cooks, Fast Food$32K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Waiters and Waitresses$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Cooks, Short Order$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$24K
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Salary in Dallas: questions
What is a good salary in Dallas?
Half of all workers in the Dallas metro earn less than $51,440 and the average is $70,630. Earning more than $81,840 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Dallas to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $72,937, because prices here are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Dallas?
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($546,600), Surgeons, All Other ($435,010), Dermatologists ($355,460).
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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (19100), all occupations and 712 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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