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Salaries in Dallas by Occupation
Average pay by occupation in the Dallas metro area: 36 jobs ranked by annual salary from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Figures cover the whole Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area, not just city centers.
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS metro data (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX) · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology
Dallas pay by occupation
| Occupation | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|
| Financial Managers | $84.02 | $174,770 |
| Marketing Managers | $73.67 | $153,230 |
| Software Developers | $61.59 | $128,100 |
| Information Security Analysts | $59.92 | $124,630 |
| Data Scientists | $55.92 | $116,320 |
| Web Developers | $48.56 | $101,000 |
| Project Management Specialists | $47.93 | $99,690 |
| Registered Nurses | $45.31 | $94,240 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $43.33 | $90,130 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $39.92 | $83,040 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $34.42 | $71,590 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $32.23 | $67,040 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $31.13 | $64,740 |
| Firefighters | $31.03 | $64,540 |
| Graphic Designers | $29.18 | $60,700 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $28.94 | $60,200 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $28.64 | $59,580 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $28.56 | $59,400 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $28.35 | $58,960 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $27.83 | $57,890 |
| Electricians | $27.38 | $56,950 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $26.48 | $55,070 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $26.18 | $54,460 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $25.17 | $52,360 |
| Carpenters | $24.01 | $49,940 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $23.07 | $47,990 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $22.27 | $46,330 |
| Phlebotomists | $21.22 | $44,140 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $20.75 | $43,160 |
| Office Clerks, General | $20.25 | $42,130 |
| Medical Assistants | $19.50 | $40,560 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $18.48 | $38,440 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $18.46 | $38,390 |
| Nursing Assistants | $18.17 | $37,790 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $16.77 | $34,890 |
| Retail Salespersons | $16.71 | $34,760 |
Highest-paying occupations in Dallas
- Financial Managers — $174,770 a year
- Marketing Managers — $153,230 a year
- Software Developers — $128,100 a year
- Information Security Analysts — $124,630 a year
- Data Scientists — $116,320 a year
Wages above cover the whole Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro. For statewide context, see the Texas salary page, or browse all 36 salary guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which occupation pays the most in Dallas?
Financial Managers leads, at about $174,770 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro).
Where does the data come from?
Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wages for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, verified on 2026-10-08. Each occupation links to its full state-by-state table.
Is this pay for the city or the whole metro?
Pay covers the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA — the city plus surrounding counties — which is exactly how the BLS publishes local wage data. Neighborhood-level pay varies.
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