Average Salary in Texas
What workers in Texas earn: mean and median wages, monthly and hourly pay, the full wage distribution, household income and cost-of-living context. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025.
- Mean annual wage$65,750Rank #24 of 51 · US $69,770
- Median annual wage$48,620Rank #31 of 51 · US $50,980
- Mean hourly wage$31.61Median $23.38/hour
- Median monthly pay$4,052Mean $5,479/month
- Median household income$79,721ACS 2024 · rank #25
- Price level (RPP)97.1US = 100 · BEA 2024
What is the average salary in Texas?
The average (mean) annual wage across all occupations in Texas is $65,750, and the median annual wage is $48,620, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2025 OEWS estimates. The mean is 5.8% below the national mean of $69,770; the median is 4.6% below the national median of $50,980. Texas ranks #24 of the 50 states and DC for mean wage and #31 for median wage.
The mean is $17,130 (35%) higher than the median. That gap is normal: a minority of very high earners pulls the average up, so the median is the better guide to what a typical worker in Texas earns. Why mean and median differ →
The estimates cover 14,071,160 wage and salary jobs in Texas (self-employed workers are not included).
Monthly, weekly and hourly pay in Texas
Gross pay before taxes. Monthly = annual ÷ 12, bi-weekly = annual ÷ 26, weekly = annual ÷ 52. Hourly figures are published by BLS.
| Pay period | Mean (average) | Median (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | $65,750 | $48,620 |
| Monthly | $5,479 | $4,052 |
| Bi-weekly paycheck | $2,529 | $1,870 |
| Weekly | $1,264 | $935 |
| Hourly | $31.61 | $23.38 |
Estimate take-home pay on the Texas median wage (2026 tax year) →
What is a good salary in Texas?
“Good” depends on your household and where in the state you live, but the wage distribution shows where a salary stands relative to other workers in Texas:
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,250 | $2,271 | 90% of workers earn more |
| 25th | $35,370 | $2,948 | 75% earn more |
| 50th (median) | $48,620 | $4,052 | half earn more, half less |
| 75th | $77,840 | $6,487 | top 25% earn more than this |
| 90th | $125,220 | $10,435 | top 10% earn more than this |
In practice, a salary above $48,620 beats more than half of Texas workers, about $77,840 puts you in the top quarter, and $125,220 or more puts you in the top 10%. These are individual wages, not household income. Compare percentiles across states →
Household income and earnings in Texas
| Measure (ACS 2024) | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,721 | $81,604 |
| Median family income | $96,239 | $101,265 |
| Per-capita income | $41,614 | $45,256 |
| Median earnings, all workers with earnings | $45,035 | $46,949 |
| Median earnings, men working full-time year-round | $62,467 | $66,965 |
| Median earnings, women working full-time year-round | $51,319 | $55,678 |
Household income adds up the income of everyone in a household — often two earners, plus Social Security, investment and self-employment income — so it is higher than any per-worker wage figure. Women working full-time year-round in Texas have median earnings equal to 82% of men’s. Household income in every state →
Salary vs. cost of living in Texas
Prices in Texas are about 2.9% below the national average (BEA regional price parity 97.1; housing 96.5). Adjusted for that, the median wage of $48,620 is worth $50,072 at national-average prices (rank #45), and the mean wage is worth $67,714 (rank #28). Cost-of-living adjusted ranking →
Texas does not levy a state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is reduced by federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare only (plus any local or benefit deductions).
Texas vs. neighboring states
| State | Mean wage | Median wage | RPP | Adjusted median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $65,750 | $48,620 | 97.1 | $50,072 |
| Arkansas | $54,890 | $43,630 | 86.9 | $50,207 |
| Louisiana | $56,600 | $45,520 | 88.2 | $51,610 |
| New Mexico | $62,330 | $47,210 | 92.2 | $51,204 |
| Oklahoma | $56,950 | $45,600 | 87.8 | $51,936 |
Highest-paying occupations in Texas
Detailed occupations with at least 300 jobs in the state, ranked by mean annual wage. “$239,200+” means BLS reports only that the wage is at or above that level.
| Occupation | Mean wage | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Surgeons | $239,200+ | $239,200+ | 300 |
| Cardiologists | $386,680 | $410,150 | 2,050 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $363,410 | $200,780 | 490 |
| Neurologists | $325,270 | $360,640 | 660 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $313,310 | $222,820 | 1,710 |
| Chief Executives | $310,660 | $257,850 | 8,780 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $310,180 | $80,510 | 1,840 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $308,250 | $345,830 | 1,530 |
| Radiologists | $292,220 | $319,320 | 2,330 |
| Dermatologists | $291,630 | $218,670 | 780 |
Most common jobs in Texas and what they pay
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 460,530 | $27,740 | $13.34 |
| General and Operations Managers | 431,310 | $103,230 | $49.63 |
| Retail Salespersons | 341,640 | $30,800 | $14.81 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 337,170 | $40,420 | $19.44 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 329,590 | $24,230 | $11.65 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 322,710 | $36,840 | $17.71 |
| Registered Nurses | 271,380 | $95,970 | $46.14 |
| Cashiers | 245,730 | $29,230 | $14.06 |
| Office Clerks, General | 218,470 | $39,000 | $18.75 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 216,970 | $37,540 | $18.05 |
The largest occupation in Texas is fast food and counter workers, with 460,530 jobs and a median wage of $27,740. Many of the most common jobs pay well below the state median, which is one reason the overall median sits far below the mean.
Salaries for 54 common occupations in Texas
| Occupation | Mean wage | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physician | $262,580 | $235,710 | 6,190 |
| Financial Manager | $180,170 | $164,860 | 71,870 |
| Dentist (General) | $178,360 | $162,360 | 8,920 |
| Lawyer | $180,370 | $154,200 | 56,580 |
| Marketing Manager | $159,810 | $147,880 | 44,680 |
| Pharmacist | $137,510 | $138,260 | 24,700 |
| Physician Assistant | $135,850 | $134,550 | 10,110 |
| Software Developer | $136,450 | $132,150 | 163,880 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,420 | $131,670 | 25,970 |
| Information Security Analyst | $130,710 | $129,890 | 16,130 |
| Electrical Engineer | $135,580 | $129,450 | 20,870 |
| Data Scientist | $119,710 | $122,090 | 25,860 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $128,860 | $114,150 | 58,420 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $121,510 | $112,410 | 22,080 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $117,170 | $107,390 | 47,990 |
| Occupational Therapist | $107,630 | $106,140 | 13,400 |
| Physical Therapist | $109,270 | $105,810 | 21,870 |
| General and Operations Manager | $133,280 | $103,230 | 431,310 |
| Construction Manager | $112,680 | $101,470 | 59,060 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $104,900 | $101,240 | 34,840 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $99,460 | $99,910 | 19,120 |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,240 | $99,240 | 16,380 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $110,920 | $99,150 | 28,820 |
| Project Management Specialist | $104,210 | $98,440 | 138,960 |
| Civil Engineer | $104,250 | $96,860 | 34,870 |
| Registered Nurse | $95,380 | $95,970 | 271,380 |
| Web Developer | $95,560 | $85,800 | 4,910 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $90,370 | $80,920 | 116,470 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $76,160 | $75,900 | 63,100 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $74,920 | $68,920 | 84,930 |
| High School Teacher | $65,740 | $63,590 | 111,660 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,480 | $63,390 | 80,160 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,890 | $62,760 | 116,260 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $65,480 | $62,310 | 29,540 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) | $62,770 | $62,240 | 57,560 |
| Firefighter | $60,390 | $60,180 | 28,170 |
| Plumber, Pipefitter and Steamfitter | $60,780 | $59,840 | 44,090 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $60,530 | $58,810 | 29,870 |
| Electrician | $59,280 | $58,570 | 76,770 |
| HVAC Technician | $59,130 | $57,760 | 34,730 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $57,990 | $56,290 | 209,680 |
| Child, Family and School Social Worker | $55,700 | $55,680 | 21,670 |
| Welder | $56,940 | $53,340 | 52,000 |
| Correctional Officer | $53,330 | $52,670 | 44,700 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerk | $51,690 | $48,910 | 122,400 |
| Carpenter | $50,990 | $48,900 | 33,540 |
| Automotive Service Technician | $52,980 | $48,310 | 69,750 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $45,850 | $45,140 | 149,650 |
| Construction Laborer | $42,910 | $40,620 | 123,250 |
| Customer Service Representative | $43,220 | $40,420 | 337,170 |
| Medical Assistant | $41,240 | $39,520 | 75,340 |
| Nursing Assistant (CNA) | $38,780 | $37,500 | 88,680 |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,050 | $30,800 | 341,640 |
| Cashier | $29,920 | $29,230 | 245,730 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Texas?
The average (mean) annual wage in Texas is $65,750, or $31.61 per hour, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates. The median wage — what a typical worker earns — is $48,620 a year ($23.38 per hour).
What is the average monthly salary in Texas?
Dividing the annual figures by 12, the mean wage in Texas works out to about $5,479 per month and the median wage to about $4,052 per month, before taxes.
What is considered a good salary in Texas?
Earning more than the median of $48,620 puts you above half of all workers in Texas. A salary of $77,840 or more is in the top 25%, and $125,220 or more is in the top 10% of wage earners in the state.
What is the median household income in Texas?
Median household income in Texas was $79,721 in the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey, compared with $81,604 nationally. Household income combines all earners and income sources in a home.
Does Texas have a state income tax on wages?
No. Texas does not tax wage income at the state level.