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El Paso’s average annual wage was about 21.4% lower than the state average in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The average annual wage in Texas was $63,660 that year, the latest data available from the BLS. In El Paso, the average annual wage was $50,050 in 2024.
The data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reflects average wages across all occupations.
Nationally, the mean annual wage in 2024 was $67,920.
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