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💰 COL Index: 103 — Near Avg Cost

Salaries in Dallas, TX

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

Model generated 2026-02-25 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$70,458
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$68,207
model average ÷ 103.3 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$159,180
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,500
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Dallas?

$70,458 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$70,458/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,872/month
Household income context$70,121

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.

🥇 +1% vs national

Marketing Manager

$159,180
💡 Purchasing-power model $154,095
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $76.53/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 +1% vs national

Pharmacist

$137,376
💡 Purchasing-power model $132,987
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $66.05/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 +1% vs national

Software Developer

$128,519
💡 Purchasing-power model $124,413
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $61.79/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ +1% vs national

Construction Manager

$109,281
💡 Purchasing-power model $105,790
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $52.54/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ +1% vs national

Project Manager

$102,282
💡 Purchasing-power model $99,015
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $49.17/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Dallas

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (103.3/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is above 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $159,180
2 Pharmacist $137,376
3 Software Developer $128,519
4 Construction Manager $109,281
5 Project Manager $102,282
6 Physical Therapist $100,697
7 Financial Analyst $99,990
8 Web Developer $93,668
9 Dental Hygienist $88,396
10 Accountant $86,932
11 Registered Nurse $86,922
12 Data Analyst $84,185
13 Insurance Agent $80,731
14 Loan Officer $76,954
15 Police Officer $75,651
16 Human Resources Specialist $68,319
17 Elementary School Teacher $64,300
18 Plumber $63,977
19 Paralegal $63,371
20 Electrician $62,159
21 Real Estate Agent $62,088
22 Graphic Designer $61,947
23 Social Worker $61,462
24 Chef/Head Cook $60,947
25 Firefighter $57,685
26 Carpenter $57,483
27 HVAC Technician $56,221
28 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $55,160
29 Heavy Truck Driver $53,615
30 Welder $50,080
31 Auto Mechanic $48,798
32 Personal Trainer $47,142
33 Dental Assistant $45,263
34 Veterinary Technician $43,163
35 Pharmacy Technician $40,698
36 Cosmetologist $38,749
37 Medical Assistant $38,648
38 Security Guard $36,497
39 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $36,114
40 Nail Technician $33,680

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

Dallas 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 approximately 1.010×. 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 ÷ 103.3 × 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 2026-02-25; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Dallas

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,500/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,758/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$432,755
📉
Unemployment
4.0%
💳
Median Income
$70,121
🎓
College Educated
39%
🚶
Walk Score
75/100
📊
Cost of Living
103
Near Avg Cost
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❓ Dallas Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Dallas mean on this page?

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$70,458 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Dallas workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Dallas?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,872 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Dallas?

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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 Dallas?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is approximately 1.010×; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Dallas

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