How much does an area make in Dallas?
$76,080a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $36.58 an hour or $6,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.58
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,570Median: $76,080Highest 10%: $132,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,570 | $21.91 | |
| 25th | $59,380 | $28.55 | |
| Median | $76,080 | $36.58 | |
| 75th | $98,110 | $47.17 | |
| 90th | $132,100 | $63.50 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for areas.
| Austin, TX | $97,200 |
| Houston, TX | $77,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $71,930 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $125,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $125,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $112,400 |
| Atmospheric | $105,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $105,300 |
| Business Teacher | $100,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,670 |
| Physics Teacher | $99,650 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $98,970 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $98,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $36.58 ($76,080 a year).
Do areas make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $76,080 against $85,020 nationally, 11% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $72,250, so Dallas pays 5% more.
Where does Dallas rank for area pay?
34 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,100 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.