Jobs, pay and daily life in Midland, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Midland is a city in Texas with 136,640 residents. The median household earns $89,585 a year and the median rent is $1,434 a month, which is 19.2% of the median household income. It is part of the Midland, TX metropolitan area, where BLS counts 122,180 jobs.
How Midland compares. Among the 120 largest places in Texas, Midland is #25 by population, #110 for remote work (#1 = most), #20 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #48 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Midland County, is #4 of 254 counties for average pay ($97,166).
Midland has 136,640 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.5% of the population of Texas. It covers 76 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,794 people per square mile. The median age is 31.5, 12% younger than the state median (31.5 against 35.6).
The median gross rent is $1,434 a month (rent plus utilities), about the same as the state median ($1,434 against $1,403). Over a year that is 19.2% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $319,200, which is 3.6 times the median household income ($89,585); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 65.1% of households own their home, 4% above the state average (65.1% against 62.6%).
The Midland, TX metropolitan area has 122,180 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $54,480 a year, 7% above the national median ($54,480 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are construction and extraction (18,120 jobs, median $50,290); transportation and material moving (13,490 jobs, median $50,140); office and administrative support (11,600 jobs, median $47,840). The area is most specialised in construction and extraction (3.6 times) and installation, maintenance, and repair (2.3 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($132,240) and business and financial operations ($87,860). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Midland County was 3.2%. 70.0% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Midland County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 79.3% drive alone, 0.3% use public transit, 1.0% walk, 6.2% work from home. 8.0% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 53% below the state average (8.0% against 16.9%).
33.7% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, about the same as the state share (33.7% against 33.8%). 13.2% of residents were born outside the United States, 25% below the state share (13.2% against 17.6%). The poverty rate is 12.4%, 10% below the state rate (12.4% against 13.8%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 84°F (28.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 43°F (6.2°C). About 464 mm (18 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Sep is the wettest month (62 mm) and Jan the driest (18 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Odessa (17 miles, rent 8% lower); West Odessa (26 miles, rent 38% lower); Hobbs (78 miles, rent 22% lower); North Hobbs (78 miles, rent 8% lower). Rent differences are against Midland; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 4,830 | 1.75 | $132,420 | $56,040 | $335,350 | +25% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,540 | 2.80 | $58,200 | $46,310 | $78,190 | -1% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,240 | 1.07 | $28,650 | $22,940 | $35,020 | -8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 2,700 | 4.23 | $79,940 | $47,950 | $132,640 | +0% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 2,630 | 7.62 | $60,420 | $44,840 | $95,750 | -6% |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,210 | 0.72 | $33,660 | $24,430 | $47,660 | -5% |
| Construction Laborers | 1,970 | 2.28 | $39,500 | $35,710 | $55,940 | -16% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,900 | 0.85 | $38,200 | $30,510 | $53,630 | +2% |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,760 | 0.91 | $46,440 | $27,000 | $70,310 | +3% |
| Cashiers | 1,750 | 0.72 | $30,140 | $22,970 | $38,380 | -8% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 1,710 | 1.74 | $80,460 | $38,640 | $154,290 | +15% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,560 | 0.88 | $23,700 | $17,810 | $48,550 | -33% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,500 | 0.65 | $41,910 | $30,440 | $49,540 | +4% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,460 | 0.43 | $26,850 | $20,360 | $35,040 | -25% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 1,440 | 1.34 | $52,210 | $37,590 | $77,180 | +3% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,400 | 1.04 | $48,270 | $34,210 | $66,090 | +2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 1,370 | 2.83 | $81,880 | $50,050 | $133,830 | +3% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,340 | 0.66 | $44,890 | $29,350 | $62,220 | +0% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 1,240 | 1.08 | $100,890 | $61,920 | $172,570 | +21% |
| Registered Nurses | 1,210 | 0.46 | $82,120 | $64,400 | $103,990 | -16% |
These figures are for the whole Midland, TX metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $54,480 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.2% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 18.5% |
| Education and health care | 17.3% |
| Retail trade | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 8.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 8.0% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6.2% |
| Other services | 5.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Information | 0.7% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county (the first of several) where Midland lies and cover the whole county, not only the city. The city also extends into Martin County.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland County | 174,801 | $41,547 million | $237,681 | 118,325 | 6,420 | $97,166 | +3.1% | 3.2% | 105,461 |
| Martin County | 5,218 | $16,187 million | $3,102,209 | 2,341 | 232 | $74,343 | +4.4% | 3.1% | 2,701 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining, oil and gas | 32,776 | 30.3% | $154,320 | 73.23 |
| Accommodation and food services | 9,875 | 9.1% | $28,795 | 0.92 |
| Retail trade | 9,170 | 8.5% | $43,795 | 0.78 |
| Construction | 7,775 | 7.2% | $91,905 | 1.25 |
| Wholesale trade | 6,839 | 6.3% | $117,560 | 1.47 |
| Health care and social assistance | 6,371 | 5.9% | $59,475 | 0.38 |
| Professional and technical services | 5,274 | 4.9% | $96,130 | 0.64 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4,808 | 4.4% | $98,601 | 0.96 |
| Manufacturing | 4,497 | 4.2% | $101,213 | 0.46 |
| Real estate and rental | 3,932 | 3.6% | $95,337 | 2.14 |
| Administrative and waste services | 3,694 | 3.4% | $72,611 | 0.53 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3,294 | 3.0% | $67,147 | 0.92 |
| Educational services | 2,421 | 2.2% | $25,873 | 0.99 |
| Finance and insurance | 1,881 | 1.7% | $111,969 | 0.39 |
| Management of companies | 1,866 | 1.7% | $178,753 | 0.94 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 1,598 | 1.5% | $32,233 | 0.80 |
| Information | 917 | 0.8% | $53,633 | 0.41 |
| Utilities | 909 | 0.8% | $150,546 | 2.02 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 217 | 0.2% | $50,212 | 0.23 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.3% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 6.2% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 8.0% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,585 |
| Income per person | $49,879 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,434 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 19.2% |
| Median home value | $319,200 |
| Homeowners | 65.1% |
| Poverty rate | 12.4% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 95.8 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $54,480 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: No state tax on wages.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 31.5 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 33.7% |
| Born abroad | 13.2% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 70.0% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.2 | 43 | 18 |
| Feb | 8.6 | 47 | 19 |
| Mar | 13.9 | 57 | 29 |
| Apr | 18.8 | 66 | 30 |
| May | 23.7 | 75 | 53 |
| Jun | 28.0 | 82 | 54 |
| Jul | 28.8 | 84 | 44 |
| Aug | 28.4 | 83 | 60 |
| Sep | 24.3 | 76 | 62 |
| Oct | 18.3 | 65 | 49 |
| Nov | 11.6 | 53 | 28 |
| Dec | 6.6 | 44 | 18 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa | TX | 17 mi | 115,322 | $73,472 | $1,315 |
| West Odessa | TX | 26 mi | 32,594 | $65,234 | $891 |
| Hobbs | NM | 78 mi | 40,252 | $64,021 | $1,112 |
| North Hobbs | NM | 78 mi | 6,034 | $82,554 | $1,319 |
| Lovington | NM | 96 mi | 11,498 | $68,821 | $1,014 |
| San Angelo | TX | 106 mi | 99,674 | $65,864 | $1,153 |
| Lubbock | TX | 107 mi | 264,814 | $60,895 | $1,182 |
| Carlsbad | NM | 127 mi | 31,746 | $72,306 | $1,236 |
| Abilene | TX | 142 mi | 128,053 | $62,648 | $1,157 |
| Artesia | NM | 146 mi | 12,576 | $74,915 | $1,288 |
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136,640 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,434 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 19.2% of the median household income.
$89,585 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.2% (BLS county, Midland County (latest month 2026M09)).
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