How much does a compensation make in Texas?
$74,800a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in Texas. That is $35.96 an hour or $6,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.96
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,570Median: $74,800Highest 10%: $121,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,570 | $23.83 | |
| 25th | $60,800 | $29.23 | |
| Median | $74,800 | $35.96 | |
| 75th | $96,580 | $46.43 | |
| 90th | $121,800 | $58.55 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $79,280 |
| Dallas, TX | $74,860 |
| Austin, TX | $74,540 |
| Killeen, TX | $71,800 |
| Beaumont, TX | $70,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | $69,470 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $68,860 |
| College Station, TX | $67,570 |
| Waco, TX | $63,460 |
| Amarillo, TX | $62,660 |
| El Paso, TX | $60,990 |
| Abilene, TX | $60,570 |
| Lubbock, TX | $58,410 |
| McAllen, TX | $53,290 |
| Laredo, TX | $51,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 22. Ohio | $75,780 |
| 23. Montana | $75,290 |
| 24. Arizona | $74,930 |
| 25. Texas | $74,800 |
| 26. Missouri | $74,260 |
| 27. Wisconsin | $72,130 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $70,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $35.96 ($74,800 a year).
Do compensations make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $74,800 against $78,210 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Texas rank for compensation pay?
Texas ranks 25 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays compensations the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $79,280 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.