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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
Jobs paid by the hour in Houston
For 3 jobs in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $50.38 | $39.67 | 530 |
| Dancers | $33.40 | $35.31 | 90 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $17.56 | $12.64 | n/a |
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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 $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $68,813, 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).
What is the average salary in Pasadena?
Pasadena is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, where the average salary is $67,610 a year and the median $49,410. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Pasadena, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in The Woodlands?
The Woodlands is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, where the average salary is $67,610 a year and the median $49,410. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for The Woodlands, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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. What a metro area includes.
- 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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