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💰 COL Index: 98 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Leander, 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
$53,991
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$55,318
model average ÷ 97.6 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$126,343
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,220
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Leander?

$53,991 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$53,991/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,499/month
Household income context$138,938

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

Software Developer

$126,343
💡 Purchasing-power model $129,450
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $60.74/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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🥈 -1% vs national

Accountant

$85,460
💡 Purchasing-power model $87,561
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $41.09/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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🥉 -1% vs national

Registered Nurse

$85,450
💡 Purchasing-power model $87,551
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $41.08/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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4️⃣ -1% vs national

Elementary School Teacher

$63,211
💡 Purchasing-power model $64,765
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $30.39/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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5️⃣ -1% vs national

Electrician

$61,106
💡 Purchasing-power model $62,609
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $29.38/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Leander

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (97.6/100). 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 Software Developer $126,343
2 Accountant $85,460
3 Registered Nurse $85,450
4 Elementary School Teacher $63,211
5 Electrician $61,106
6 Real Estate Agent $61,037
7 Heavy Truck Driver $52,707
8 Welder $49,639
9 Nail Technician $49,639
10 Cosmetologist $49,639
11 Personal Trainer $49,639
12 Chef/Head Cook $49,639
13 Auto Mechanic $49,639
14 Veterinary Technician $49,639
15 Social Worker $49,639
16 Dental Assistant $49,639
17 Pharmacy Technician $49,639
18 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $49,639
19 Firefighter $49,639
20 Police Officer $49,639
21 Graphic Designer $49,639
22 Data Analyst $49,639
23 Plumber $49,639
24 Loan Officer $49,639
25 Insurance Agent $49,639
26 Carpenter $49,639
27 Physical Therapist $49,639
28 Human Resources Specialist $49,639
29 Financial Analyst $49,639
30 Pharmacist $49,639
31 HVAC Technician $49,639
32 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $49,639
33 Project Manager $49,639
34 Construction Manager $49,639
35 Dental Hygienist $49,639
36 Web Developer $49,639
37 Marketing Manager $49,639
38 Medical Assistant $49,639
39 Paralegal $49,639
40 Security Guard $35,879

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

Leander 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 0.315×–1.488× 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 ÷ 97.6 × 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 Leander

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,220/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,525/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$436,620
📉
Unemployment
4.0%
💳
Median Income
$138,938
🎓
College Educated
35%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
98
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Leander Salary FAQ

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

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$53,991 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Leander workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Leander?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,499 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Leander?

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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 Leander?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.315×–1.488× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Leander

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