Cost of Living in Midland, TX
Midland, TX — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
95.8
U.S. average = 100 · #150 of 387
Median wage
$54,480
all jobs · $3,830/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$1,449
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Midland, TX to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in Midland, TX vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.8 | −4.2% |
| Housing | 101.5 | +1.5% |
| Goods | 93.8 | −6.2% |
| Utilities | 83.2 | −16.8% |
| Other services | 96.2 | −3.8% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Midland, TX
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,424 | $56,960/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,449 | $57,960/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,780 | $71,200/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,284 | $91,360/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,669 | $106,760/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Midland, TX
Your take-home pay
$45,955
per year · effective tax rate 15.6%
$3,830Monthly
$1,915Twice a month
$1,767Every 2 weeks
$22.09Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,358
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,378
- Medicare (1.45%)$790
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$45,955
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Midland, TX
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Midland, TX expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Midland, TX metro area are 95.8% of the U.S. average, with housing at 101.5%. It is the #150 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Midland, TX?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $57,470 in Midland, TX (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $54,480.
How much is rent in Midland, TX?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Midland, TX are $1,424 for a studio, $1,449 for one bedroom, $1,780 for two bedrooms and $2,284 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Midland, TX
Management Occupations
- Financial Manager — $172,520
- Managers, All Other — $154,630
- Sales Manager — $139,380
- General and Operations Manager — $132,420
- Construction Manager — $118,630
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers — $96,500
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Accountant and Auditor — $100,890
- Project Management Specialist — $98,170
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $87,890
- Human Resources Specialist — $78,650
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Petroleum Engineer — $172,070
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $65,540
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $64,300
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $32,810
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $30,000
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $82,120
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $35,970
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $26,850
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $36,360
- Cooks, Restaurant — $35,670
- Food Preparation Worker — $33,200
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $28,650
- Waiter and Waitress — $23,700
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $35,010
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $29,780
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $80,460
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $76,930
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $46,220
- Retail Salesperson — $33,660
- Cashier — $30,140
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $72,970
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $52,210
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $48,270
- Office Clerks, General — $46,440
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $45,060
- Customer Service Representative — $44,890
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $37,280
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $79,940
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas — $78,260
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $60,700
- Electrician — $59,530
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $57,900
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas — $56,120
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas — $49,470
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas — $47,180
- Construction Laborer — $39,500
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $81,880
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — $64,200
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist — $61,810
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $60,420
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door — $58,230
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $49,990
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $47,880
Production Occupations
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $61,410
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $47,590
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $47,270
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Wellhead Pumper — $72,110
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $70,840
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $58,200
- Light Truck Driver — $47,330
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $41,910
- Stocker and Order Filler — $38,200
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $35,140