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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
Jobs paid by the hour in Dallas
For 3 jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $49.29 | $37.98 | 460 |
| Actors | $37.60 | $25.28 | 500 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $22.07 | $22.20 | 170 |
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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 $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $71,926, 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).
What is the average salary in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, where the average salary is $70,630 a year and the median $51,440. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Fort Worth, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Arlington?
Arlington is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, where the average salary is $70,630 a year and the median $51,440. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Arlington, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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. 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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