Texas wages
South region · all-occupation average · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Across all occupations, Texas has a median annual wage of $47,500 and a mean of $63,660 (BLS OEWS, May 2024) — -4.0% versus the $49,500 US median. That makes it #25 of 51 states by mean wage. About 13,846,880 people are employed here. The highest-paying tracked job in Texas is General Internal Medicine Physicians ($239,200+ median). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer and experience.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Common jobs in Texas: pay vs the US
Median annual wage in Texas for widely-searched occupations, next to the national median:
| Occupation | Texas median | US median | Texas jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $130,500 | $133,080 | 151,460 |
| Registered Nurses | $90,010 | $93,600 | 261,050 |
| Electricians | $56,920 | $62,350 | 71,880 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $53,070 | $57,440 | 212,700 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $80,000 | $81,680 | 109,530 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $61,380 | $62,340 | 124,430 |
| Lawyers | $133,570 | $151,160 | 54,680 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $58,560 | $62,970 | 42,290 |
| Pharmacists | $136,950 | $137,480 | 22,720 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $76,350 | $76,290 | 62,230 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Software Developers · Registered Nurses · Electricians · Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Accountants and Auditors · Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Lawyers · Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · Pharmacists · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Highest-paying tracked jobs in Texas
The best-paid of the 124 curated occupations in Texas, by median wage:
| # | Occupation | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $239,200+ | $291,820 |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $228,560 | $270,420 |
| 3 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $214,670 | $261,260 |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,650 | $184,430 |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,320 | $174,850 |
| 6 | Financial Managers | $160,350 | $172,530 |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $157,370 | $207,300 |
| 8 | Marketing Managers | $140,620 | $153,550 |
| 9 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $139,990 | $122,990 |
| 10 | Pharmacists | $136,950 | $134,880 |
| 11 | Database Architects | $133,800 | $136,930 |
| 12 | Lawyers | $133,570 | $162,840 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average wage in Texas?
The median annual wage across all occupations in Texas is $47,500 and the mean is $63,660 (BLS OEWS, May 2024), which is -4.0% versus the US median of $49,500. Texas ranks #25 of 51 states by mean wage.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
Among tracked occupations, the highest-paying in Texas include General Internal Medicine Physicians ($239,200+), Family Medicine Physicians ($228,560), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($214,670). See the full list on this page.
Are Texas wages before or after tax?
These are gross wages from the BLS OEWS survey, before income and payroll tax. Texas's state income tax (if any), federal tax and deductions reduce take-home pay. Use a paycheck calculator for after-tax figures.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024, gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. These are statewide survey estimates before tax; pay varies by metro, employer and experience, and cost of living differs widely within Texas. Information only, not financial advice. See our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-20