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💰 COL Index: 100 — Near Avg Cost

Salaries in Pasadena, TX

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

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 39 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$53,603
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$53,495
model average ÷ 100.2 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$127,336
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,252
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Pasadena?

$53,603 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$53,603/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,467/month
Household income context$59,111

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 39-Role Set

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

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Software Developer

$127,336
💡 Purchasing-power model $127,082
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $61.22/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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Accountant

$86,131
💡 Purchasing-power model $85,959
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $41.41/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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Elementary School Teacher

$63,708
💡 Purchasing-power model $63,581
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $30.63/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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Electrician

$61,586
💡 Purchasing-power model $61,463
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $29.61/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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Real Estate Agent

$61,516
💡 Purchasing-power model $61,393
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $29.57/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 39 Occupations in Pasadena

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (100.2/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is above 100.

Showing all 39 occupations.

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1 Software Developer $127,336
2 Accountant $86,131
3 Elementary School Teacher $63,708
4 Electrician $61,586
5 Real Estate Agent $61,516
6 Heavy Truck Driver $53,121
7 Paralegal $50,030
8 Carpenter $50,030
9 Physical Therapist $50,030
10 Human Resources Specialist $50,030
11 Financial Analyst $50,030
12 HVAC Technician $50,030
13 Pharmacist $50,030
14 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $50,030
15 Welder $50,030
16 Nail Technician $50,030
17 Cosmetologist $50,030
18 Personal Trainer $50,030
19 Chef/Head Cook $50,030
20 Social Worker $50,030
21 Auto Mechanic $50,030
22 Veterinary Technician $50,030
23 Pharmacy Technician $50,030
24 Dental Assistant $50,030
25 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $50,030
26 Firefighter $50,030
27 Construction Manager $50,030
28 Web Developer $50,030
29 Dental Hygienist $50,030
30 Marketing Manager $50,030
31 Medical Assistant $50,030
32 Loan Officer $50,030
33 Insurance Agent $50,030
34 Police Officer $50,030
35 Project Manager $50,030
36 Graphic Designer $50,030
37 Data Analyst $50,030
38 Plumber $50,030
39 Security Guard $36,161

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

Pasadena 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 0.317×–1.500× 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 ÷ 100.2 × 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 Pasadena

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,252/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,565/mo
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Median Home
$237,000
📉
Unemployment
4.0%
💳
Median Income
$59,111
🎓
College Educated
17%
🚶
Walk Score
45/100
📊
Cost of Living
100
Near Avg Cost
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❓ Pasadena Salary FAQ

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

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$53,603 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Pasadena workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Pasadena?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,467 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Pasadena?

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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 Pasadena?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.317×–1.500× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Pasadena

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