How much does a child make in Houston?
$56,670a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $27.25 an hour or $4,723 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.25
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 191 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 4,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,600Median: $56,670Highest 10%: $74,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,600 | $20.48 | |
| 25th | $48,790 | $23.46 | |
| Median | $56,670 | $27.25 | |
| 75th | $64,240 | $30.88 | |
| 90th | $74,860 | $35.99 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for childs.
| San Angelo, TX | $60,180 |
| Victoria, TX | $59,900 |
| Sherman, TX | $58,950 |
| Austin, TX | $58,640 |
| McAllen, TX | $58,040 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $57,490 |
| Dallas, TX | $57,080 |
| Killeen, TX | $56,670 |
| San Antonio, TX | $56,670 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $54,950 |
| Odessa, TX | $54,510 |
| El Paso, TX | $54,340 |
| Waco, TX | $53,670 |
| Tyler, TX | $52,290 |
| Midland, TX | $51,790 |
| College Station, TX | $51,410 |
| Beaumont, TX | $50,710 |
| Laredo, TX | $49,900 |
| Abilene, TX | $48,790 |
| Amarillo, TX | $48,790 |
| Lubbock, TX | $48,490 |
| Texarkana, TX | $46,900 |
| Longview, TX | $45,400 |
| Brownsville, TX | $40,580 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Director | $83,480 |
| Social Worker | $82,610 |
| Educational | $75,930 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,350 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $71,900 |
| Substance Abuse | $67,370 |
| Clergy | $61,010 |
| Counselor | $54,450 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $51,820 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $50,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $27.25 ($56,670 a year).
Do childs make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $56,670 against $59,550 nationally, 5% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $55,680, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for child pay?
191 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,860 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.