How much does an area make in Houston?
$77,900a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $37.45 an hour or $6,492 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.45
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,610Median: $77,900Highest 10%: $124,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,610 | $21.45 | |
| 25th | $61,400 | $29.52 | |
| Median | $77,900 | $37.45 | |
| 75th | $103,400 | $49.72 | |
| 90th | $124,300 | $59.74 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for areas.
| Austin, TX | $97,200 |
| Dallas, TX | $76,080 |
| San Antonio, TX | $71,930 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $37.45 ($77,900 a year).
Do areas make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $77,900 against $85,020 nationally, 8% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $72,250, so Houston pays 8% more.
Where does Houston rank for area pay?
32 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,300 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.