Salaries in Texas

Compare average salaries across 5 major metro areas in Texas. Find the highest paying cities and explore salary data for 80+ occupations.

State Average

$79,740

across all occupations

Highest Paying City

$88,094

Austin, TX

Cities Covered

metro areas

Cities in Texas

#1 in TX

$88,094

avg salary

Top Paying Job: Physician$259,254

Cost of Living: 105.3(100 = national avg)

#2 in TX

$83,158

avg salary

Top Paying Job: Physician$235,187

Cost of Living: 98.2(100 = national avg)

#3 in TX

$82,254

avg salary

Top Paying Job: Physician$233,538

Cost of Living: 96.5(100 = national avg)

#4 in TX

$75,319

avg salary

Top Paying Job: Physician$216,117

Cost of Living: 92.4(100 = national avg)

#5 in TX

$69,875

avg salary

Top Paying Job: Physician$199,903

Cost of Living: 86.2(100 = national avg)