TXNo state income taxAvg COL: 9130 cities tracked
Texas Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 30 cities in Texas. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
30
Avg COL index
91
State income tax
None ✓
Total population
12.3M
Top paying jobs in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $266K | $381K | $523K | $666K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $286K | $371K | $457K | $552K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $276K | $362K | $447K | $533K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $266K | $362K | $476K | $619K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $265K | $345K | $442K | $562K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $241K | $317K | $411K | $529K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $233K | $308K | $402K | $519K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $232K | $304K | $395K | $508K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $225K | $295K | $386K | $499K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $217K | $282K | $359K | $458K | +6% |
Cities in Texas
Houston
COL 91 · No tax
San Antonio
COL 87 · No tax
Dallas
COL 96 · No tax
Austin
COL 110 · No tax
Fort Worth
COL 93 · No tax
El Paso
COL 82 · No tax
Arlington
COL 94 · No tax
Corpus Christi
COL 84 · No tax
Plano
COL 105 · No tax
Lubbock
COL 78 · No tax
Laredo
COL 76 · No tax
Irving
COL 97 · No tax
Garland
COL 91 · No tax
Frisco
COL 118 · No tax
Amarillo
COL 82 · No tax
McKinney
COL 108 · No tax
Grand Prairie
COL 90 · No tax
Brownsville
COL 75 · No tax
Pasadena
COL 88 · No tax
Killeen
COL 80 · No tax
Denton
COL 100 · No tax
Mesquite
COL 88 · No tax
Waco
COL 82 · No tax
Carrollton
COL 102 · No tax
Round Rock
COL 108 · No tax
Midland
COL 92 · No tax
Abilene
COL 78 · No tax
Odessa
COL 85 · No tax
Beaumont
COL 85 · No tax
Tyler
COL 85 · No tax
Accounting salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $198K | $259K | $334K | $424K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $155K | $203K | $259K | $330K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $122K | $158K | $203K | $254K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $71K | $96K | $130K | $165K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $61K | $83K | $111K | $146K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $55K | $73K | $99K | $132K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $52K | $71K | $94K | $127K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $42K | $57K | $73K | $92K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $91K | $123K | $163K | $212K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $58K | $79K | $107K | $144K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $60K | $79K | $104K | $138K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $54K | $73K | $98K | $130K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $51K | $70K | $95K | $128K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $51K | $67K | $91K | $126K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $48K | $65K | $88K | $119K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $113K | $148K | $191K | $249K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $75K | $100K | $132K | $170K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $69K | $91K | $122K | $161K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $69K | $91K | $120K | $153K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $62K | $84K | $113K | $148K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $55K | $75K | $100K | $134K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $53K | $72K | $98K | $132K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $162K | $212K | $273K | $353K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $127K | $165K | $212K | $273K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $80K | $113K | $165K | $236K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $68K | $92K | $127K | $170K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $61K | $89K | $137K | $198K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $55K | $73K | $96K | $124K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $49K | $71K | $102K | $146K | +2% |
Business salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $233K | $308K | $402K | $519K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $202K | $271K | $355K | $460K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $197K | $261K | $340K | $440K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $186K | $246K | $321K | $418K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $146K | $221K | $357K | $582K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $155K | $209K | $277K | $366K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $136K | $197K | $289K | $432K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $136K | $197K | $301K | $451K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $139K | $183K | $237K | $305K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $111K | $148K | $197K | $261K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $101K | $133K | $174K | $224K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $99K | $130K | $167K | $214K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $75K | $108K | $152K | $211K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $73K | $103K | $143K | $188K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $70K | $101K | $143K | $197K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $73K | $101K | $132K | $167K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $73K | $101K | $133K | $171K | +4.5% |
| Sales Manager | $68K | $99K | $143K | $202K | +3.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $70K | $98K | $132K | $169K | +2.9% |
| Brand Manager | $68K | $92K | $124K | $162K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $64K | $92K | $127K | $169K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $68K | $92K | $124K | $160K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $64K | $89K | $120K | $158K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $64K | $89K | $122K | $162K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $58K | $80K | $105K | $136K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $52K | $73K | $105K | $152K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $52K | $70K | $94K | $122K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $49K | $64K | $83K | $105K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $45K | $61K | $83K | $113K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $45K | $61K | $83K | $111K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $39K | $53K | $70K | $94K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $39K | $53K | $68K | $86K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $136K | $183K | $242K | $319K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $89K | $120K | $158K | $209K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $52K | $70K | $94K | $127K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $49K | $68K | $92K | $124K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $49K | $68K | $92K | $124K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $42K | $58K | $77K | $101K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $36K | $49K | $64K | $83K | +18% |
| Budtender | $26K | $34K | $43K | $54K | +14% |
Construction salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $153K | $200K | $259K | $335K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $111K | $146K | $189K | $243K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $74K | $99K | $130K | $170K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $74K | $99K | $130K | $168K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $58K | $79K | $104K | $134K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $58K | $77K | $99K | $127K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $55K | $74K | $96K | $123K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $52K | $68K | $87K | $111K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $49K | $64K | $83K | $108K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $49K | $64K | $83K | $108K | +5% |
| Plumber | $49K | $64K | $85K | $111K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $45K | $58K | $75K | $96K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $45K | $58K | $75K | $96K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $45K | $58K | $77K | $102K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $40K | $53K | $70K | $90K | +4% |
| Welder | $36K | $47K | $60K | $77K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $75K | $102K | $132K | $169K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $66K | $91K | $123K | $162K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $47K | $66K | $89K | $123K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $44K | $62K | $89K | $132K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $44K | $62K | $87K | $123K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $41K | $57K | $77K | $105K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $35K | $57K | $96K | $169K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $41K | $55K | $75K | $100K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $38K | $53K | $71K | $93K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $38K | $53K | $73K | $98K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $35K | $47K | $66K | $93K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $29K | $42K | $62K | $91K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $184K | $236K | $302K | $387K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $170K | $227K | $293K | $378K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $146K | $184K | $232K | $288K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $132K | $165K | $203K | $250K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $118K | $153K | $189K | $234K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $109K | $140K | $175K | $217K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $83K | $109K | $140K | $175K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $71K | $93K | $121K | $153K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $55K | $74K | $96K | $123K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $266K | $381K | $523K | $666K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $190K | $266K | $362K | $476K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $171K | $243K | $333K | $438K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $59K | $76K | $93K | $112K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $43K | $57K | $74K | $93K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $33K | $42K | $52K | $65K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $76K | $94K | $116K | $140K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $67K | $88K | $113K | $143K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $60K | $83K | $120K | $176K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $54K | $70K | $91K | $116K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $51K | $67K | $85K | $109K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $44K | $60K | $78K | $100K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $42K | $57K | $76K | $97K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $44K | $57K | $74K | $92K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $44K | $57K | $74K | $92K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $37K | $48K | $63K | $79K | +3% |
Energy salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $104K | $140K | $182K | $235K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $74K | $100K | $131K | $166K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $59K | $81K | $106K | $137K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $46K | $57K | $72K | $93K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $40K | $49K | $64K | $83K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $105K | $139K | $180K | $229K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $91K | $120K | $151K | $189K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $86K | $117K | $151K | $189K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $76K | $103K | $134K | $170K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $75K | $100K | $130K | $163K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $75K | $99K | $128K | $161K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $69K | $94K | $122K | $155K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $69K | $94K | $122K | $155K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $69K | $94K | $122K | $155K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $69K | $92K | $119K | $151K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $69K | $92K | $119K | $148K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $67K | $91K | $117K | $148K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $65K | $88K | $115K | $145K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $67K | $88K | $115K | $145K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $65K | $86K | $113K | $143K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $65K | $86K | $113K | $143K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $62K | $84K | $110K | $141K | +3% |
Finance salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $165K | $236K | $339K | $490K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $113K | $170K | $264K | $424K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $118K | $162K | $217K | $301K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $108K | $155K | $226K | $358K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $108K | $153K | $212K | $301K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $104K | $149K | $212K | $330K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $99K | $132K | $171K | $221K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $89K | $127K | $174K | $245K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $89K | $121K | $155K | $198K | +3% |
| Actuary | $89K | $118K | $153K | $193K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $68K | $92K | $122K | $162K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $55K | $89K | $139K | $217K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $64K | $89K | $122K | $170K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $64K | $87K | $115K | $149K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $58K | $77K | $98K | $122K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $52K | $73K | $99K | $132K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $55K | $73K | $96K | $124K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $45K | $68K | $102K | $153K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $49K | $66K | $87K | $113K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $36K | $45K | $57K | $72K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $165K | $222K | $293K | $387K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $121K | $159K | $206K | $269K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $77K | $106K | $142K | $187K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $74K | $99K | $132K | $172K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $68K | $93K | $125K | $165K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $55K | $77K | $106K | $144K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $43K | $61K | $87K | $128K | +18% |
Government salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $62K | $84K | $109K | $141K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $56K | $75K | $96K | $123K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $50K | $75K | $105K | $141K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $55K | $73K | $93K | $118K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $53K | $71K | $93K | $120K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $44K | $59K | $80K | $105K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $38K | $53K | $71K | $93K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $36K | $50K | $66K | $84K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $286K | $371K | $457K | $552K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $276K | $362K | $447K | $533K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $266K | $362K | $476K | $619K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $186K | $236K | $305K | $400K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $186K | $236K | $295K | $381K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $141K | $171K | $214K | $276K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $107K | $131K | $160K | $200K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $112K | $126K | $141K | $157K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $103K | $124K | $148K | $176K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $95K | $115K | $138K | $167K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $69K | $99K | $133K | $176K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $74K | $93K | $116K | $143K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $69K | $90K | $119K | $154K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $71K | $90K | $109K | $133K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $69K | $86K | $105K | $128K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $69K | $86K | $105K | $126K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $65K | $81K | $100K | $122K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $62K | $78K | $99K | $124K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $55K | $69K | $86K | $107K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $49K | $65K | $82K | $103K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $43K | $55K | $69K | $86K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $40K | $53K | $69K | $86K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $40K | $52K | $67K | $84K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $36K | $48K | $62K | $78K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $47K | $66K | $89K | $123K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $47K | $62K | $84K | $117K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $38K | $53K | $75K | $105K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $38K | $51K | $67K | $89K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $32K | $42K | $56K | $77K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $149K | $193K | $250K | $320K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $111K | $146K | $188K | $240K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $77K | $104K | $137K | $177K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $55K | $73K | $99K | $130K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $42K | $58K | $77K | $99K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $36K | $55K | $83K | $122K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $126K | $173K | $232K | $318K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $108K | $164K | $262K | $421K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $94K | $136K | $185K | $248K | +5% |
| Judge | $89K | $126K | $170K | $225K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $89K | $122K | $159K | $206K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $73K | $120K | $195K | $328K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $39K | $52K | $69K | $89K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $202K | $263K | $343K | $437K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $164K | $214K | $277K | $357K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $139K | $180K | $233K | $296K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $111K | $146K | $188K | $242K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $83K | $111K | $146K | $186K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $68K | $92K | $124K | $160K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $58K | $80K | $108K | $139K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $54K | $73K | $99K | $130K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $49K | $66K | $89K | $117K | +6% |
Media salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $135K | $178K | $232K | $305K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $89K | $120K | $159K | $208K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $38K | $59K | $96K | $159K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $41K | $57K | $80K | $111K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $38K | $57K | $80K | $114K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $35K | $53K | $89K | $169K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $35K | $50K | $75K | $117K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $32K | $44K | $62K | $89K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $84K | $112K | $148K | $190K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $84K | $112K | $150K | $200K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $49K | $65K | $84K | $109K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $46K | $59K | $78K | $103K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $40K | $55K | $74K | $97K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $40K | $53K | $70K | $93K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $36K | $48K | $62K | $81K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $56K | $77K | $107K | $150K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $47K | $63K | $86K | $118K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $44K | $56K | $73K | $92K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $34K | $45K | $58K | $74K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $34K | $45K | $59K | $76K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $50K | $86K | $147K | $250K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $56K | $80K | $109K | $147K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $47K | $66K | $89K | $120K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $44K | $59K | $80K | $107K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $35K | $56K | $96K | $164K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $65K | $93K | $127K | $175K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $56K | $77K | $105K | $138K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $47K | $65K | $89K | $118K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $38K | $56K | $84K | $125K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $38K | $53K | $71K | $95K | +2% |
Science salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $98K | $132K | $169K | $212K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $73K | $104K | $141K | $186K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $67K | $91K | $123K | $163K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $63K | $84K | $110K | $141K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $58K | $82K | $113K | $151K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $58K | $82K | $110K | $144K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $60K | $82K | $107K | $138K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $54K | $74K | $100K | $132K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $51K | $73K | $98K | $130K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $51K | $71K | $93K | $123K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $45K | $58K | $74K | $95K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $136K | $183K | $249K | $343K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $42K | $73K | $136K | $282K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $49K | $66K | $89K | $120K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $45K | $61K | $83K | $111K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $39K | $52K | $68K | $86K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $36K | $52K | $73K | $108K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $33K | $47K | $68K | $101K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $30K | $42K | $61K | $89K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $202K | $268K | $348K | $446K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $155K | $202K | $261K | $333K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $111K | $146K | $188K | $240K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $73K | $99K | $130K | $164K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $58K | $77K | $101K | $130K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $54K | $73K | $96K | $124K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $52K | $68K | $89K | $115K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $39K | $58K | $83K | $117K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $265K | $345K | $442K | $562K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $241K | $317K | $411K | $529K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $232K | $304K | $395K | $508K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $225K | $295K | $386K | $499K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $217K | $282K | $359K | $458K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $198K | $257K | $331K | $423K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $189K | $244K | $310K | $395K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $184K | $241K | $314K | $404K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $159K | $203K | $257K | $326K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $153K | $197K | $250K | $319K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $140K | $181K | $234K | $301K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $123K | $165K | $213K | $274K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $123K | $161K | $203K | $250K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $118K | $159K | $203K | $260K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $118K | $159K | $203K | $257K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $113K | $153K | $197K | $250K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $113K | $149K | $189K | $236K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $109K | $144K | $184K | $232K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $109K | $144K | $181K | $225K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $104K | $142K | $184K | $236K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $104K | $140K | $180K | $227K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $99K | $132K | $168K | $203K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $95K | $130K | $165K | $208K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $95K | $128K | $163K | $203K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $93K | $125K | $159K | $198K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $90K | $123K | $156K | $198K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $85K | $118K | $151K | $189K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $85K | $118K | $153K | $194K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $83K | $113K | $146K | $184K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $85K | $113K | $146K | $184K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $83K | $112K | $144K | $184K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $80K | $109K | $140K | $175K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $80K | $109K | $142K | $180K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $83K | $109K | $137K | $170K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $80K | $106K | $134K | $168K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $77K | $106K | $137K | $175K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $74K | $99K | $128K | $161K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $71K | $95K | $123K | $156K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $68K | $94K | $123K | $156K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $68K | $93K | $125K | $163K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $66K | $90K | $118K | $149K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $59K | $81K | $106K | $134K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $57K | $77K | $102K | $132K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $55K | $75K | $96K | $123K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $40K | $55K | $72K | $93K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $98K | $150K | $220K | $309K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $67K | $92K | $122K | $157K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $58K | $77K | $101K | $131K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $54K | $73K | $96K | $124K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $39K | $49K | $64K | $82K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in Texas
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $133K | $181K | $243K | $324K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $84K | $114K | $157K | $209K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $71K | $97K | $131K | $173K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $46K | $62K | $81K | $103K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $43K | $59K | $81K | $109K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $30K | $40K | $51K | $65K | +6.5% |
How far does your Texas salary go?
Texas has an average COL index of 91. Combined with no state income tax, workers keep significantly more of every dollar earned.
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Texas has 30 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 12.3 million. Average COL index: 91 vs US baseline of 100 — salaries go ~9% further than national average.
Texas has no state income tax — workers keep 3–9% more than peers in CA, NY, or IL.
All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for Texas regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.