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Average salary by job family in Victoria
| Legal | $109,150 |
|---|---|
| Management | $107,320 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $96,050 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $88,350 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $86,900 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $84,360 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $76,550 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,290 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,710 |
| Protective Service | $53,970 |
| Construction and Extraction | $52,500 |
| Production | $50,770 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $49,700 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $48,690 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $43,190 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,120 |
| Sales and Related | $42,060 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $38,060 |
| Healthcare Support | $35,110 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $33,340 |
| Personal Care and Service | $31,580 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $27,940 |
Highest-paying jobs in Victoria
- Physicians, All Other$231,930
- Financial Managers$155,170
- Dentists, General$152,730
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$140,150
- Pharmacists$139,710
- Sales Managers$138,330
- Lawyers$137,390
- Industrial Production Managers$134,090
- Managers, All Other$132,640
- Nurse Practitioners$129,870
Most common jobs in Victoria and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,680 | $25,630 | $24,510 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,440 | $31,970 | $28,780 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,170 | $105,350 | $80,280 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,080 | $86,610 | $83,680 |
| Cashiers | 900 | $28,490 | $28,210 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 870 | $36,700 | $37,120 |
| Office Clerks, General | 780 | $40,560 | $37,700 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 650 | $25,120 | $24,890 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 580 | $27,770 | $22,330 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 570 | $54,330 | $51,150 |
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Cost of living in Victoria
Prices in the Victoria area are 10% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 89.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $54,120 therefore buys what $60,241 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $224,479, 3.2 times the median household income of $69,618.
$224,479typical home value
$69,618median household income
89.8BEA price parity
98,377metro population
Take-home pay in Victoria
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $30,750 | $26,888 | $2,241 |
| Median wage | $43,050 | $36,770 | $3,064 |
| Average wage | $54,120 | $45,665 | $3,805 |
| 75th percentile wage | $62,720 | $52,575 | $4,381 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Victoria
Legal1 jobs
- Lawyers$137K
Management16 jobs
- Financial Managers$155K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$140K
- Sales Managers$138K
- Industrial Production Managers$134K
- Managers, All Other$133K
- Marketing Managers$123K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$110K
- Facilities Managers$108K
- General and Operations Managers$105K
- Administrative Services Managers$105K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$94K
- Construction Managers$92K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$87K
- Social and Community Service Managers$73K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$63K
- Food Service Managers$59K
Architecture and Engineering4 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical22 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$232K
- Dentists, General$153K
- Pharmacists$140K
- Nurse Practitioners$130K
- Occupational Therapists$102K
- Physical Therapists$101K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$99K
- Dental Hygienists$88K
- Registered Nurses$87K
- Respiratory Therapists$73K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Surgical Technologists$58K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$51K
- Paramedics$51K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$48K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$37K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$36K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$36K
- Opticians, Dispensing$34K
Computer and Mathematical4 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Business and Financial Operations14 jobs
- Financial and Investment Analysts$101K
- Loan Officers$92K
- Management Analysts$91K
- Personal Financial Advisors$90K
- Project Management Specialists$85K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$76K
- Compliance Officers$73K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71K
- Logisticians$71K
- Human Resources Specialists$65K
- Cost Estimators$64K
- Training and Development Specialists$58K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair14 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$79K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$68K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$55K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$40K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$34K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$34K
Community and Social Service5 jobs
Protective Service5 jobs
Construction and Extraction11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$59K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Electricians$55K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53K
- Carpenters$49K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$47K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$45K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$42K
- Construction Laborers$38K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$38K
Production12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$65K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54K
- Machinists$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$51K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Bakers$30K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28K
Educational Instruction and Library12 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$76K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$54K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$52K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$51K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$49K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$42K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30K
- Tutors$27K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media2 jobs
Office and Administrative Support19 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$69K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Office Clerks, General$41K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$40K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39K
- Customer Service Representatives$38K
- Data Entry Keyers$37K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$35K
- Tellers$35K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$26K
Transportation and Material Moving11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Bus Drivers, School$43K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$42K
- Light Truck Drivers$40K
- Driver/Sales Workers$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$28K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$56K
- Insurance Sales Agents$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$39K
- Parts Salespersons$37K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$28K
Healthcare Support8 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
Personal Care and Service4 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$30K
- Cooks, Restaurant$30K
- Food Preparation Workers$29K
- Waiters and Waitresses$28K
- Dishwashers$26K
- Bartenders$26K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$22K
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Salary in Victoria: questions
What is a good salary in Victoria?
Half of all workers in the Victoria metro earn less than $43,050 and the average is $54,120. Earning more than $62,720 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Victoria to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $62,681, because prices here are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Victoria?
Physicians, All Other ($231,930), Financial Managers ($155,170), Dentists, General ($152,730).
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 Victoria, TX (47020), all occupations and 191 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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