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Average salary by job family in Houston
| Legal | $144,980 |
|---|---|
| Management | $143,710 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $112,850 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $109,790 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $104,620 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $92,030 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $91,600 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $65,820 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $64,890 |
| Community and Social Service | $63,760 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $63,190 |
| Construction and Extraction | $57,020 |
| Protective Service | $55,070 |
| Production | $53,070 |
| Sales and Related | $52,880 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $50,460 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,200 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,470 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,850 |
| Healthcare Support | $35,000 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $34,810 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,570 |
Highest-paying jobs in Houston
- Chief Executives$340,640
- Cardiologists$324,160
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$315,750
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$303,690
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$300,150
- Physicians, All Other$274,630
- Neurologists$268,540
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$264,960
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$263,180
- Nurse Anesthetists$257,570
Most common jobs in Houston and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 105,810 | $27,630 | $27,570 |
| General and Operations Managers | 97,320 | $146,320 | $119,600 |
| Retail Salespersons | 78,960 | $34,640 | $31,340 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 72,970 | $38,670 | $36,890 |
| Registered Nurses | 65,910 | $100,290 | $99,830 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 65,510 | $43,380 | $40,380 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 63,820 | $25,830 | $23,440 |
| Cashiers | 54,950 | $30,100 | $29,350 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 52,520 | $39,910 | $38,000 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 51,330 | $29,180 | $22,080 |
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Cost of living in Houston
Prices in the Houston area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 98.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $67,610 therefore buys what $68,550 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $308,306, 3.8 times the median household income of $80,458.
$308,306typical home value
$80,458median household income
98.6BEA price parity
7,274,714metro population
Take-home pay in Houston
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,640 | $30,816 | $2,568 |
| Median wage | $49,410 | $41,881 | $3,490 |
| Average wage | $67,610 | $56,394 | $4,699 |
| 75th percentile wage | $79,260 | $64,589 | $5,382 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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Salaries for every job in Houston
Legal6 jobs
Management36 jobs
- Chief Executives$341K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$196K
- Financial Managers$187K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$182K
- Marketing Managers$162K
- Managers, All Other$154K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$154K
- Sales Managers$154K
- Human Resources Managers$153K
- Purchasing Managers$148K
- Public Relations Managers$147K
- General and Operations Managers$146K
- Industrial Production Managers$144K
- Natural Sciences Managers$141K
- Training and Development Managers$141K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$134K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$132K
- Administrative Services Managers$130K
- Facilities Managers$120K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$120K
- Construction Managers$118K
- Emergency Management Directors$116K
- Fundraising Managers$115K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$107K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$103K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$101K
- Funeral Home Managers$90K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$88K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$85K
- Social and Community Service Managers$83K
- Education Administrators, All Other$81K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$81K
- Lodging Managers$75K
- Food Service Managers$70K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$64K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$57K
Architecture and Engineering33 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$178K
- Chemical Engineers$156K
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$152K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$141K
- Materials Engineers$139K
- Aerospace Engineers$138K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$136K
- Electrical Engineers$135K
- Mechanical Engineers$133K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$132K
- Engineers, All Other$132K
- Environmental Engineers$131K
- Industrial Engineers$123K
- Civil Engineers$111K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$104K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$101K
- Landscape Architects$96K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$95K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$91K
- Mechanical Drafters$86K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$83K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$77K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Surveyors$73K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$70K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Drafters, All Other$63K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$56K
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Database Architects$143K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$133K
- Software Developers$133K
- Information Security Analysts$127K
- Computer Network Architects$123K
- Computer Systems Analysts$119K
- Data Scientists$116K
- Database Administrators$114K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$112K
- Statisticians$110K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$108K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$104K
- Actuaries$101K
- Computer Programmers$99K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$99K
- Operations Research Analysts$99K
- Web Developers$94K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$77K
- Computer User Support Specialists$63K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical64 jobs
- Cardiologists$324K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$316K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$304K
- Physicians, All Other$275K
- Neurologists$269K
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$265K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$263K
- Nurse Anesthetists$258K
- Dermatologists$257K
- Physicians, Pathologists$253K
- Anesthesiologists$242K
- Radiologists$240K
- Psychiatrists$229K
- Surgeons, All Other$191K
- Podiatrists$185K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$181K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$175K
- Pediatricians, General$168K
- Dentists, General$156K
- Veterinarians$143K
- Medical Dosimetrists$139K
- Pharmacists$137K
- Physician Assistants$136K
- Nurse Practitioners$132K
- Nurse Midwives$126K
- Radiation Therapists$126K
- Optometrists$125K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$115K
- Physical Therapists$111K
- Audiologists$108K
- Occupational Therapists$107K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$106K
- Dental Hygienists$101K
- Registered Nurses$100K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$100K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$98K
- Chiropractors$96K
- Genetic Counselors$96K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$91K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$81K
- Respiratory Therapists$81K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$80K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$80K
- Athletic Trainers$77K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$72K
- Surgical Technologists$70K
- Therapists, All Other$68K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Surgical Assistants$66K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Paramedics$61K
- Exercise Physiologists$61K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$58K
- Medical Records Specialists$57K
- Pharmacy Technicians$46K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46K
- Psychiatric Technicians$43K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$42K
- Opticians, Dispensing$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$34K
Life, Physical, and Social Science35 jobs
- Physicists$197K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$180K
- Chemists$118K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$116K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$105K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$100K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$98K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$97K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$96K
- Hydrologists$94K
- Urban and Regional Planners$94K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$93K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$91K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90K
- School Psychologists$90K
- Materials Scientists$88K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$86K
- Epidemiologists$86K
- Foresters$85K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$76K
- Chemical Technicians$74K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$72K
- Microbiologists$71K
- Life Scientists, All Other$69K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$67K
- Forensic Science Technicians$65K
- Conservation Scientists$64K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$61K
- Social Science Research Assistants$60K
- Food Science Technicians$59K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$58K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$58K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$57K
- Biological Technicians$54K
- Survey Researchers$53K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$145K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$113K
- Management Analysts$113K
- Financial Risk Specialists$109K
- Project Management Specialists$107K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$101K
- Financial Examiners$100K
- Budget Analysts$98K
- Accountants and Auditors$96K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$92K
- Credit Analysts$91K
- Labor Relations Specialists$89K
- Insurance Underwriters$87K
- Compliance Officers$86K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$85K
- Loan Officers$85K
- Cost Estimators$85K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$82K
- Logisticians$81K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Human Resources Specialists$77K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$75K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74K
- Training and Development Specialists$70K
- Fundraisers$66K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$65K
- Tax Preparers$58K
- Credit Counselors$52K
Educational Instruction and Library58 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$186K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$129K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$115K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$85K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Instructional Coordinators$82K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$81K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$71K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$69K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$68K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$68K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Curators$64K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$64K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$63K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63K
- Archivists$53K
- Farm and Home Management Educators$51K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$46K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$45K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$45K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$44K
- Library Technicians$40K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Tutors$36K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$33K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media32 jobs
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$244K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$127K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$110K
- Art Directors$98K
- Technical Writers$91K
- Music Directors and Composers$86K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$82K
- Producers and Directors$80K
- Writers and Authors$80K
- Public Relations Specialists$75K
- Interior Designers$70K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$68K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$64K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$61K
- Graphic Designers$59K
- Film and Video Editors$59K
- Broadcast Technicians$58K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$58K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$57K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$57K
- Designers, All Other$54K
- Audio and Video Technicians$54K
- Craft Artists$53K
- Lighting Technicians$52K
- Interpreters and Translators$51K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$50K
- Editors$45K
- Photographers$45K
- Coaches and Scouts$44K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$42K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$41K
- Floral Designers$35K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$86K
- Social Workers, All Other$85K
- Health Education Specialists$84K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74K
- Healthcare Social Workers$71K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68K
- Clergy$64K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$57K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$57K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$56K
- Counselors, All Other$56K
- Community Health Workers$53K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$51K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$47K
- Religious Workers, All Other$41K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair45 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$104K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$97K
- Avionics Technicians$96K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$84K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$83K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$78K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$76K
- Millwrights$72K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69K
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$68K
- Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons$68K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$68K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$66K
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians$65K
- Riggers$65K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$64K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$63K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$63K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$62K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$61K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58K
- Rail Car Repairers$57K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$56K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$55K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$55K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$55K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$54K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$54K
- Home Appliance Repairers$53K
- Commercial Divers$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$51K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$50K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$36K
Construction and Extraction46 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$96K
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79K
- Boilermakers$77K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$73K
- Pile Driver Operators$67K
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$64K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64K
- Electricians$61K
- Extraction Workers, All Other$61K
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$59K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$59K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$58K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$58K
- Sheet Metal Workers$56K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$54K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$54K
- Carpenters$53K
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$53K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$53K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$53K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$53K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$52K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$51K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$50K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$50K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$49K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$49K
- Glaziers$49K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$47K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$47K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$47K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$47K
- Pipelayers$46K
- Roofers$46K
- Stonemasons$46K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45K
- Helpers--Electricians$44K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$44K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Helpers--Carpenters$44K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$43K
- Helpers--Roofers$39K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$35K
Protective Service19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$113K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$105K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$85K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$80K
- Fish and Game Wardens$79K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$68K
- Bailiffs$63K
- Firefighters$60K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$56K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$54K
- Animal Control Workers$46K
- Security Guards$38K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$38K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34K
- School Bus Monitors$31K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28K
Production79 jobs
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$99K
- Power Plant Operators$94K
- Gas Plant Operators$85K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$80K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$76K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$71K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$70K
- Machinists$62K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$60K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$58K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$58K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$56K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$55K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$55K
- Tool and Die Makers$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$50K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$47K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Upholsterers$43K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$43K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$42K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Etchers and Engravers$42K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$42K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$40K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$40K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$40K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$39K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$39K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$39K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$38K
- Helpers--Production Workers$38K
- Furniture Finishers$37K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$37K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$36K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$36K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$35K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
- Bakers$34K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$34K
- Food Batchmakers$32K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$32K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$31K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$30K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Engineers$131K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$114K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$87K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$83K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$74K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$71K
- Insurance Sales Agents$70K
- Advertising Sales Agents$69K
- Real Estate Brokers$67K
- Travel Agents$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Telemarketers$43K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$42K
- Parts Salespersons$40K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$40K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$30K
Transportation and Material Moving43 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$300K
- Commercial Pilots$141K
- Ship Engineers$127K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$117K
- Transportation Inspectors$96K
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$83K
- Wellhead Pumpers$79K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$72K
- Crane and Tower Operators$71K
- Dredge Operators$68K
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$64K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Locomotive Engineers$57K
- Motorboat Operators$56K
- Traffic Technicians$55K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$54K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$53K
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$52K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$50K
- Light Truck Drivers$49K
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$45K
- Bus Drivers, School$44K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$42K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$38K
- Rail Transportation Workers, All Other$38K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Driver/Sales Workers$34K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$33K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32K
- Passenger Attendants$32K
- Parking Attendants$32K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$31K
Office and Administrative Support48 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73K
- Brokerage Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$56K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$56K
- Word Processors and Typists$55K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$54K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$53K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$53K
- Desktop Publishers$53K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Procurement Clerks$49K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$49K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$49K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$48K
- Order Clerks$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- New Accounts Clerks$47K
- Bill and Account Collectors$46K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$45K
- File Clerks$45K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Office Clerks, General$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Tellers$43K
- Couriers and Messengers$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$40K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$35K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$31K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry6 jobs
Personal Care and Service25 jobs
- Embalmers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$53K
- Skincare Specialists$52K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47K
- Costume Attendants$41K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$41K
- Residential Advisors$40K
- Barbers$40K
- Animal Trainers$40K
- Tour and Travel Guides$39K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$38K
- Concierges$37K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$36K
- Animal Caretakers$35K
- Funeral Attendants$34K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$31K
- Childcare Workers$30K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29K
- Gambling Dealers$28K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$28K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27K
- Shampooers$19K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$80K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$74K
- Massage Therapists$63K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$50K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$45K
- Phlebotomists$44K
- Medical Transcriptionists$44K
- Dental Assistants$43K
- Medical Assistants$42K
- Pharmacy Aides$42K
- Nursing Assistants$40K
- Orderlies$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36K
- Physical Therapist Aides$34K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$51K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$43K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$42K
- Pest Control Workers$41K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$40K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36K
- Food Preparation Workers$33K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Cooks, All Other$33K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$32K
- Bartenders$30K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30K
- Waiters and Waitresses$29K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Cooks, Short Order$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
- Cooks, Fast Food$26K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$25K
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Salary in Houston: questions
What is a good salary in Houston?
Half of all workers in the Houston metro earn less than $49,410 and the average is $67,610. Earning more than $79,260 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Houston to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $69,781, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Houston?
Chief Executives ($340,640), Cardiologists ($324,160), Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric ($315,750).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX (26420), all occupations and 699 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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