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Average salary by job family in El Paso
| Management | $106,080 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $103,410 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $90,440 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $90,390 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $83,670 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $73,610 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $72,810 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $59,510 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $59,030 |
| Protective Service | $57,620 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,900 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $51,170 |
| Construction and Extraction | $47,320 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $41,620 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $41,550 |
| Sales and Related | $40,000 |
| Production | $39,260 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $35,110 |
| Personal Care and Service | $31,620 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $31,490 |
| Healthcare Support | $29,600 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $27,320 |
Highest-paying jobs in El Paso
- Chief Executives$273,470
- Physicians, All Other$263,410
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$262,520
- Pediatricians, General$216,270
- Family Medicine Physicians$214,130
- Dentists, General$164,300
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$159,560
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$153,260
- Personal Financial Advisors$152,820
- Lawyers$152,370
Most common jobs in El Paso and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 14,310 | $24,460 | $23,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 13,520 | $24,860 | $23,030 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 10,680 | $38,140 | $37,640 |
| Retail Salespersons | 10,070 | $29,750 | $27,330 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7,850 | $100,760 | $77,770 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 7,850 | $54,600 | $49,270 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 7,640 | $34,520 | $34,400 |
| Registered Nurses | 7,320 | $88,420 | $86,100 |
| Cashiers | 6,670 | $27,020 | $27,320 |
| Office Clerks, General | 6,560 | $36,130 | $34,380 |
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Cost of living in El Paso
Prices in the El Paso area are 10% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 89.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $51,870 therefore buys what $57,690 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $232,910, 4.0 times the median household income of $58,800.
$232,910typical home value
$58,800median household income
89.9BEA price parity
869,606metro population
Take-home pay in El Paso
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $28,930 | $25,422 | $2,118 |
| Median wage | $39,510 | $33,927 | $2,827 |
| Average wage | $51,870 | $43,858 | $3,655 |
| 75th percentile wage | $62,570 | $52,455 | $4,371 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in El Paso
Management31 jobs
- Chief Executives$273K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$160K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$153K
- Financial Managers$148K
- Human Resources Managers$128K
- Marketing Managers$125K
- Managers, All Other$124K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$123K
- Industrial Production Managers$123K
- Sales Managers$122K
- Purchasing Managers$118K
- Public Relations Managers$111K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$111K
- Natural Sciences Managers$110K
- Administrative Services Managers$109K
- Training and Development Managers$104K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$102K
- Facilities Managers$101K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$101K
- General and Operations Managers$101K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$95K
- Construction Managers$95K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$92K
- Education Administrators, All Other$79K
- Social and Community Service Managers$76K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$74K
- Funeral Home Managers$73K
- Lodging Managers$61K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$60K
- Food Service Managers$57K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$55K
Legal4 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical39 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$263K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$263K
- Pediatricians, General$216K
- Family Medicine Physicians$214K
- Dentists, General$164K
- Veterinarians$131K
- Nurse Practitioners$129K
- Pharmacists$129K
- Optometrists$117K
- Physician Assistants$116K
- Physical Therapists$102K
- Occupational Therapists$102K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$101K
- Registered Nurses$88K
- Chiropractors$87K
- Surgical Assistants$86K
- Dental Hygienists$83K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$81K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$79K
- Respiratory Therapists$75K
- Athletic Trainers$75K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$74K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$73K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$62K
- Surgical Technologists$60K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Paramedics$54K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51K
- Medical Records Specialists$49K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Opticians, Dispensing$39K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$37K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$36K
- Psychiatric Technicians$35K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$34K
- Dietetic Technicians$34K
Computer and Mathematical16 jobs
- Database Architects$125K
- Software Developers$121K
- Computer Network Architects$108K
- Information Security Analysts$107K
- Data Scientists$102K
- Computer Systems Analysts$96K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$91K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$90K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$89K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$87K
- Operations Research Analysts$86K
- Database Administrators$75K
- Computer Programmers$74K
- Web Developers$71K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$65K
- Computer User Support Specialists$55K
Architecture and Engineering21 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$140K
- Aerospace Engineers$115K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$110K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$110K
- Electrical Engineers$106K
- Engineers, All Other$105K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$99K
- Mechanical Engineers$98K
- Industrial Engineers$90K
- Civil Engineers$89K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$86K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Surveyors$63K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$62K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$57K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Drafters, All Other$53K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$49K
Life, Physical, and Social Science14 jobs
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$99K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$98K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$96K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$88K
- Chemists$83K
- School Psychologists$81K
- Urban and Regional Planners$80K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$73K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$68K
- Forensic Science Technicians$62K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$53K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$49K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$47K
Business and Financial Operations27 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$153K
- Financial Risk Specialists$91K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$88K
- Project Management Specialists$85K
- Management Analysts$81K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81K
- Budget Analysts$80K
- Compliance Officers$78K
- Financial Examiners$73K
- Accountants and Auditors$73K
- Labor Relations Specialists$72K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$70K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$69K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$67K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$66K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$66K
- Cost Estimators$66K
- Logisticians$65K
- Loan Officers$64K
- Human Resources Specialists$63K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$58K
- Credit Analysts$58K
- Training and Development Specialists$58K
- Tax Preparers$58K
- Fundraisers$57K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$49K
- Credit Counselors$45K
Educational Instruction and Library46 jobs
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$133K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Instructional Coordinators$81K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$75K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$74K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$70K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$68K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$67K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$63K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$60K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$40K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$39K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$37K
- Library Technicians$36K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30K
- Tutors$29K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media17 jobs
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$104K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$104K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$82K
- Technical Writers$69K
- Public Relations Specialists$62K
- Editors$62K
- Producers and Directors$59K
- Interior Designers$58K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$55K
- Interpreters and Translators$55K
- Coaches and Scouts$54K
- Graphic Designers$50K
- Broadcast Technicians$48K
- Audio and Video Technicians$45K
- Photographers$40K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35K
- Floral Designers$30K
Protective Service16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$132K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$100K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$70K
- Transportation Security Screeners$64K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$53K
- Firefighters$46K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$44K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$39K
- Animal Control Workers$39K
- Security Guards$33K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$28K
- School Bus Monitors$28K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$85K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$68K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65K
- Clergy$58K
- Health Education Specialists$57K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$55K
- Healthcare Social Workers$55K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$52K
- Counselors, All Other$49K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$48K
- Community Health Workers$44K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair29 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$71K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$68K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$67K
- Millwrights$66K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$59K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$57K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$56K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$56K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$56K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$54K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$51K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$51K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$51K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$50K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$47K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$45K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$44K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$44K
- Home Appliance Repairers$44K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$43K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$42K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$40K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$39K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$35K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$33K
Construction and Extraction23 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$65K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$59K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Electricians$52K
- Sheet Metal Workers$51K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$48K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$47K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$45K
- Carpenters$44K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$43K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$43K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$41K
- Glaziers$39K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$39K
- Pipelayers$38K
- Roofers$38K
- Construction Laborers$37K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$37K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$36K
- Helpers--Electricians$36K
- Helpers--Carpenters$32K
Transportation and Material Moving22 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$105K
- Crane and Tower Operators$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56K
- Transportation Inspectors$55K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55K
- Bus Drivers, School$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$41K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$40K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$40K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$39K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$39K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$39K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$35K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Driver/Sales Workers$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$31K
- Parking Attendants$29K
- Passenger Attendants$28K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$28K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$28K
Office and Administrative Support42 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$49K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$49K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47K
- Procurement Clerks$46K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$46K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$46K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$46K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$45K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$45K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$45K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$45K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$44K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$44K
- New Accounts Clerks$42K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$42K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41K
- Order Clerks$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$39K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$39K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$38K
- Tellers$38K
- Customer Service Representatives$38K
- Bill and Account Collectors$38K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38K
- File Clerks$37K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$37K
- Office Clerks, General$36K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$35K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$34K
- Data Entry Keyers$32K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$31K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$30K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$29K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$27K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Engineers$105K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$87K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$67K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$66K
- Real Estate Brokers$62K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$62K
- Advertising Sales Agents$60K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$42K
- Insurance Sales Agents$41K
- Travel Agents$40K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$37K
- Parts Salespersons$36K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$33K
- Retail Salespersons$30K
- Telemarketers$27K
- Cashiers$27K
Production42 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$49K
- Machinists$48K
- Tool and Die Makers$48K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$43K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$42K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$41K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$39K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$39K
- Printing Press Operators$38K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$36K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$36K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$35K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$35K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34K
- Food Batchmakers$34K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$34K
- Production Workers, All Other$34K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$34K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$33K
- Helpers--Production Workers$33K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$33K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$32K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$32K
- Bakers$30K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$28K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$26K
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$25K
- Sewing Machine Operators$25K
- Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders$24K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Personal Care and Service15 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$42K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$41K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$39K
- Residential Advisors$36K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34K
- Animal Trainers$33K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Recreation Workers$32K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$31K
- Funeral Attendants$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
- Childcare Workers$24K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$23K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$42K
- Pest Control Workers$35K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$32K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$73K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$68K
- Massage Therapists$59K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$44K
- Dental Assistants$40K
- Phlebotomists$38K
- Medical Assistants$36K
- Nursing Assistants$35K
- Medical Transcriptionists$35K
- Pharmacy Aides$35K
- Orderlies$35K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$30K
- Physical Therapist Aides$28K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$29K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$29K
- Cooks, Restaurant$29K
- Bartenders$28K
- Cooks, All Other$28K
- Food Preparation Workers$27K
- Waiters and Waitresses$27K
- Cooks, Fast Food$26K
- Dishwashers$26K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$25K
- Cooks, Short Order$25K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$24K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$22K
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Salary in El Paso: questions
What is a good salary in El Paso?
Half of all workers in the El Paso metro earn less than $39,510 and the average is $51,870. Earning more than $62,570 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in El Paso to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $62,732, because prices here are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in El Paso?
Chief Executives ($273,470), Physicians, All Other ($263,410), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($262,520).
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 El Paso, TX (21340), all occupations and 476 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- 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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