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Tour and Travel Guides average salary by city in Texas
- Austin$42,060
- Dallas$39,450
- Houston$39,320
- Brownsville$36,840
- Waco$36,660
- San Antonio$34,850
- Corpus Christi$33,860
- McAllen$29,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $42,060 | $34,420 | $29,620 | $35,975 | 98 |
| Dallas | $39,450 | $33,340 | $29,190 | $33,878 | 103 |
| Houston | $39,320 | $35,990 | $28,250 | $33,774 | 99 |
| Brownsville | $36,840 | $38,090 | $33,510 | $31,781 | 86 |
| Waco | $36,660 | $31,080 | $28,350 | $31,636 | 93 |
| San Antonio | $34,850 | $29,190 | $27,410 | $30,182 | 95 |
| Corpus Christi | $33,860 | $28,520 | $26,780 | $29,387 | 93 |
| McAllen | $29,830 | $24,220 | $19,290 | $26,148 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 39-7010.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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