Midland ranks third in the United States for the highest weekly wages in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The city's average weekly earnings increased by 1.2 percent from October 2023 to October 2024, rising from $1,508.27 to $1,526.37.
For 2024, San Jose, California holds the top spot with an average weekly earning of $1,903.99, followed by San Francisco at $1,554.40. Odessa also saw a notable increase, reporting a 7.5 percent rise in average weekly earnings, from $1,284.01 in October 2023 to $1,380.33 in October 2024. San Angelo reported an 18.1 percent change from 2023 to 2024, increasing from an average weekly earnings of $790.61 to $933.78.
The rankings, based on the percent change in total private average weekly earnings for metropolitan areas, are an indication of Midland's competitive wage growth. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the data does not account for seasonal adjustments.