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Average salary by job family in Odessa
| Management | $126,380 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $113,560 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $103,240 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $92,330 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $90,000 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $85,550 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $76,100 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $64,280 |
| Community and Social Service | $63,890 |
| Protective Service | $62,790 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,360 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $61,180 |
| Construction and Extraction | $55,910 |
| Production | $54,350 |
| Sales and Related | $51,660 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $49,960 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,760 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,940 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,870 |
| Healthcare Support | $34,640 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,660 |
Highest-paying jobs in Odessa
- Chief Executives$350,570
- Physicians, All Other$279,280
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$183,270
- Lawyers$169,910
- Dentists, General$167,660
- Financial Managers$165,530
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$157,320
- Marketing Managers$153,230
- Managers, All Other$149,390
- Petroleum Engineers$147,120
Most common jobs in Odessa and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,190 | $59,190 | $58,370 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,960 | $28,000 | $28,390 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,630 | $126,790 | $104,100 |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 2,060 | $45,400 | $45,650 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,900 | $34,550 | $30,320 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,810 | $40,230 | $39,810 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 1,730 | $56,980 | $49,080 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 1,660 | $63,670 | $60,190 |
| Cashiers | 1,580 | $30,280 | $29,000 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,400 | $29,790 | $22,600 |
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Cost of living in Odessa
Prices in the Odessa area are 6% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 93.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,380 therefore buys what $64,305 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $256,700, 3.6 times the median household income of $71,031.
$256,700typical home value
$71,031median household income
93.9BEA price parity
163,206metro population
Take-home pay in Odessa
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,250 | $31,306 | $2,609 |
| Median wage | $48,590 | $41,222 | $3,435 |
| Average wage | $60,380 | $50,695 | $4,225 |
| 75th percentile wage | $71,990 | $59,475 | $4,956 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Odessa
Management21 jobs
- Chief Executives$351K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$183K
- Financial Managers$166K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$157K
- Marketing Managers$153K
- Managers, All Other$149K
- Sales Managers$143K
- Human Resources Managers$137K
- Administrative Services Managers$132K
- Industrial Production Managers$132K
- General and Operations Managers$127K
- Purchasing Managers$124K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$124K
- Construction Managers$117K
- Facilities Managers$115K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$104K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$97K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$85K
- Social and Community Service Managers$80K
- Food Service Managers$63K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$54K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering10 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$147K
- Mechanical Engineers$120K
- Electrical Engineers$113K
- Industrial Engineers$113K
- Engineers, All Other$103K
- Civil Engineers$94K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Surveyors$70K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$66K
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical20 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$279K
- Dentists, General$168K
- Pharmacists$140K
- Nurse Practitioners$133K
- Physician Assistants$117K
- Occupational Therapists$114K
- Physical Therapists$110K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$104K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$104K
- Family Medicine Physicians$97K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$93K
- Registered Nurses$88K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$55K
- Medical Records Specialists$52K
- Pharmacy Technicians$46K
- Opticians, Dispensing$42K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$38K
Business and Financial Operations13 jobs
- Management Analysts$123K
- Project Management Specialists$104K
- Cost Estimators$91K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$89K
- Logisticians$88K
- Compliance Officers$75K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74K
- Human Resources Specialists$71K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$66K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$65K
- Training and Development Specialists$57K
Life, Physical, and Social Science5 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library12 jobs
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Instructional Coordinators$88K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$80K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$70K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$65K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34K
Community and Social Service6 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$88K
- Healthcare Social Workers$80K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$68K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$44K
Protective Service1 jobs
- Security Guards$46K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$89K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$82K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$74K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$69K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$69K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$61K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$58K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$54K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Riggers$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media5 jobs
Construction and Extraction21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81K
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$69K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60K
- Electricians$58K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$57K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$55K
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$55K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$54K
- Carpenters$53K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$51K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$50K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$50K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$50K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$45K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44K
- Pipelayers$43K
- Construction Laborers$41K
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$41K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$40K
Production16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$66K
- Machinists$59K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$54K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Printing Press Operators$38K
- Sewing Machine Operators$37K
- Bakers$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$29K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Engineers$132K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$122K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$87K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$81K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$81K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$70K
- Insurance Sales Agents$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Parts Salespersons$43K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$40K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$30K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$74K
- Wellhead Pumpers$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Driver/Sales Workers$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$31K
Office and Administrative Support23 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57K
- Order Clerks$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$43K
- Office Clerks, General$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- File Clerks$40K
- Tellers$39K
- Data Entry Keyers$37K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
Personal Care and Service8 jobs
Healthcare Support8 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Bartenders$31K
- Waiters and Waitresses$30K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
- Cooks, Short Order$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$25K
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Salary in Odessa: questions
What is a good salary in Odessa?
Half of all workers in the Odessa metro earn less than $48,590 and the average is $60,380. Earning more than $71,990 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Odessa to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $65,511, because prices here are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Odessa?
Chief Executives ($350,570), Physicians, All Other ($279,280), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($183,270).
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 Odessa, TX (36220), all occupations and 241 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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