Jobs, pay and daily life in El Paso, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
El Paso is a city in Texas with 681,724 residents. The median household earns $59,932 a year and the median rent is $1,066 a month, which is 21.3% of the median household income. It is part of the El Paso, TX metropolitan area, where BLS counts 339,120 jobs.
Federal jobs in Texas (1,540) →State guide: TexasCountry guide
There are 1,540 federal postings open in Texas (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 560 | 0.75 | $289,950 | $58,770 | $415,890 | +9% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 770 | 0.52 | $152,840 | $89,230 | $207,160 | -13% |
| Lawyers | 780 | 0.48 | $140,550 | $80,970 | $217,920 | -12% |
| Financial Managers | 920 | 0.50 | $131,580 | $78,990 | $241,830 | -21% |
| Software Developers | 1,360 | 0.37 | $127,310 | $77,500 | $164,830 | -6% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 670 | 0.96 | $127,110 | $99,650 | $159,840 | -4% |
| Pharmacists | 590 | 0.85 | $124,910 | $100,040 | $165,150 | -11% |
| Managers, All Other | 1,340 | 0.99 | $122,930 | $69,170 | $170,830 | -13% |
| Sales Managers | 1,200 | 0.86 | $107,310 | $54,370 | $207,440 | -28% |
| Physical Therapists | 550 | 0.95 | $102,190 | $65,580 | $139,050 | -1% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,770 | 1.36 | $100,470 | $59,230 | $167,150 | -19% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 620 | 1.54 | $99,430 | $66,450 | $134,260 | +2% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 560 | 0.49 | $94,610 | $54,770 | $134,410 | -11% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 890 | 0.94 | $91,920 | $44,180 | $139,430 | -21% |
| Registered Nurses | 7,320 | 0.99 | $86,100 | $61,230 | $117,220 | -12% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 960 | 1.34 | $85,960 | $75,040 | $105,840 | -19% |
| Construction Managers | 1,000 | 1.21 | $84,030 | $57,270 | $137,990 | -27% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 1,080 | 2.16 | $80,720 | $54,280 | $115,210 | +4% |
| Project Management Specialists | 2,060 | 0.88 | $79,920 | $47,360 | $126,410 | -22% |
| Civil Engineers | 550 | 0.69 | $79,090 | $59,690 | $126,440 | -22% |
These figures are for the whole El Paso, TX metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $39,510 (US $50,980); unemployment 4.3% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 11.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 7.1% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6.5% |
| Public administration | 6.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.0% |
| Other services | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.0% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.3% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 8.0% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,932 |
| Income per person | $29,977 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,066 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 21.3% |
| Median home value | $209,600 |
| Homeowners | 61.6% |
| Poverty rate | 18.3% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 89.9 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $39,510 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: No state tax on wages.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 83.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 28.7% |
| Born abroad | 21.9% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 60.5% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.8 | 42 | 14 |
| Feb | 8.3 | 47 | 13 |
| Mar | 12.8 | 55 | 10 |
| Apr | 17.3 | 63 | 7 |
| May | 22.2 | 72 | 11 |
| Jun | 28.0 | 82 | 15 |
| Jul | 28.3 | 83 | 53 |
| Aug | 27.2 | 81 | 48 |
| Sep | 23.6 | 74 | 41 |
| Oct | 17.9 | 64 | 21 |
| Nov | 11.0 | 52 | 12 |
| Dec | 5.8 | 42 | 14 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | NM | 225 mi | 560,333 | $71,494 | $1,227 |
| Midland | TX | 253 mi | 136,640 | $89,585 | $1,434 |
| Tucson | AZ | 261 mi | 554,011 | $60,483 | $1,235 |
| Lubbock | TX | 289 mi | 264,814 | $60,895 | $1,182 |
| Gilbert | AZ | 325 mi | 280,262 | $122,551 | $2,110 |
| Mesa | AZ | 326 mi | 517,142 | $85,580 | $1,708 |
| Chandler | AZ | 331 mi | 280,136 | $108,095 | $1,902 |
| Tempe | AZ | 337 mi | 188,065 | $79,663 | $1,743 |
| Scottsdale | AZ | 340 mi | 243,821 | $110,886 | $2,013 |
| Phoenix | AZ | 350 mi | 1,673,122 | $85,246 | $1,712 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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681,724 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,066 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 21.3% of the median household income.
$59,932 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.3% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
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