How much does an area make in Austin?
$97,200a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $46.73 an hour or $8,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.73
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,170Median: $97,200Highest 10%: $163,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,170 | $27.97 | |
| 25th | $58,170 | $27.97 | |
| Median | $97,200 | $46.73 | |
| 75th | $133,000 | $63.92 | |
| 90th | $163,200 | $78.47 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for areas.
| Houston, TX | $77,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $76,080 |
| San Antonio, TX | $71,930 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $136,600 |
| Engineering Teacher | $132,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $129,900 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $129,400 |
| Atmospheric | $129,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $104,800 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Political Science Teacher | $101,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $100,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $46.73 ($97,200 a year).
Do areas make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $97,200 against $85,020 nationally, 14% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $72,250, so Austin pays 35% more.
Where does Austin rank for area pay?
18 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.