How much does an area make in Texas?
$72,250a year
Median yearly pay for areas in Texas. That is $34.74 an hour or $6,021 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.74
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,680Median: $72,250Highest 10%: $133,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,680 | $21.48 | |
| 25th | $58,170 | $27.97 | |
| Median | $72,250 | $34.74 | |
| 75th | $103,200 | $49.63 | |
| 90th | $133,000 | $63.92 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $97,200 |
| Houston, TX | $77,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $76,080 |
| San Antonio, TX | $71,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for areas.
| 29. Arizona | $75,680 |
| 30. Tennessee | $75,060 |
| 31. Kentucky | $74,690 |
| 32. Texas | $72,250 |
| 33. West Virginia | $71,200 |
| 34. Florida | $66,520 |
| 35. North Carolina | $66,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $34.74 ($72,250 a year).
Do areas make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $72,250 against $85,020 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Texas rank for area pay?
Texas ranks 32 of 37 states.
Which city in Texas pays areas the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $97,200 a year.
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.