How much does a child make in Texas?
$55,680a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Texas. That is $26.77 an hour or $4,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.77
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,230Median: $55,680Highest 10%: $73,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| Median | $55,680 | $26.77 | |
| 75th | $63,870 | $30.71 | |
| 90th | $73,670 | $35.42 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Houston, TX | $56,670 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 30. Wyoming | $56,420 |
| 31. Tennessee | $56,310 |
| 32. New Mexico | $56,160 |
| 33. Texas | $55,680 |
| 34. Kansas | $54,300 |
| 35. Iowa | $52,250 |
| 36. West Virginia | $52,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $26.77 ($55,680 a year).
Do childs make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $55,680 against $59,550 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Texas rank for child pay?
Texas ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays childs the most?
San Angelo, TX, with a median of $60,180 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.