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💰 COL Index: 91 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in College Station, TX

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$67,175
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$74,063
model average ÷ 90.7 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$153,222
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,015
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for College Station?

$67,175 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$67,175/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,598/month
Household income context$47,632

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -3% vs national

Marketing Manager

$153,222
💡 Purchasing-power model $168,933
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $73.66/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -3% vs national

Pharmacist

$132,234
💡 Purchasing-power model $145,793
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $63.57/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -3% vs national

Software Developer

$123,709
💡 Purchasing-power model $136,394
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.48/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -3% vs national

Construction Manager

$105,190
💡 Purchasing-power model $115,976
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $50.57/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -3% vs national

Project Manager

$98,454
💡 Purchasing-power model $108,549
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $47.33/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in College Station

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (90.7/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $153,222
2 Pharmacist $132,234
3 Software Developer $123,709
4 Construction Manager $105,190
5 Project Manager $98,454
6 Physical Therapist $96,928
7 Financial Analyst $96,247
8 Web Developer $90,162
9 Dental Hygienist $85,087
10 Accountant $83,678
11 Registered Nurse $83,668
12 Data Analyst $81,034
13 Police Officer $72,820
14 Human Resources Specialist $65,762
15 Elementary School Teacher $61,893
16 Plumber $61,582
17 Paralegal $60,999
18 Electrician $59,832
19 Real Estate Agent $59,764
20 Graphic Designer $59,628
21 Firefighter $55,526
22 Carpenter $55,331
23 HVAC Technician $54,116
24 Heavy Truck Driver $51,608
25 Loan Officer $48,605
26 Insurance Agent $48,605
27 Nail Technician $48,605
28 Personal Trainer $48,605
29 Cosmetologist $48,605
30 Auto Mechanic $48,605
31 Chef/Head Cook $48,605
32 Social Worker $48,605
33 Veterinary Technician $48,605
34 Pharmacy Technician $48,605
35 Dental Assistant $48,605
36 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $48,605
37 Welder $48,206
38 Medical Assistant $37,202
39 Security Guard $35,131
40 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $34,762

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

College Station salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.608×–1.457× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 90.7 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in College Station

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,015/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,140/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$399,950
📉
Unemployment
4.0%
💳
Median Income
$47,632
🎓
College Educated
35%
🚶
Walk Score
45/100
📊
Cost of Living
91
Below Avg Cost
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❓ College Station Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in College Station mean on this page?

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$67,175 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all College Station workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in College Station?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,598 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in College Station?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for College Station?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.608×–1.457× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for College Station

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