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- Everything’s bigger in Texas, including salaries.
- Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we found the 30 jobs with the highest average salaries in the Lone Star State.
- As with many other states, the top categories were mainly filled by medical professions.
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If you live in Texas and work in medicine, chances are you’re one of the top earners in the state.
Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment Statistics program, we found the 30 jobs with the highest average annual salaries in Texas as of May 2018, the most recently available data. 13 of the 30 highest-paying jobs in the Lone Star State were medical professions, making it the most lucrative industry for Texans.
Here are the 30 highest-paying jobs in the Great State of Texas.
Training and development managers make an average of $129,390 a year
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Number of people employed in Texas: 1,920
What they do, according to O*NET: They plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Athletes and sports competitors make an average of $130,580 a year
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Number of people employed in Texas: 310
What they do, according to O*NET: They participate in athletic events or competitive sports, according to established rules and regulations.
Purchasing managers make an average of $133,010 a year
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Number of people employed in Texas: 5,390
What they do, according to O*NET: They plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.
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