How much does a cutting make in Houston?
$43,420a year
Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $20.88 an hour or $3,618 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.88
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 192 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 3,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,900Median: $43,420Highest 10%: $57,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| 25th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| Median | $43,420 | $20.88 | |
| 75th | $47,650 | $22.91 | |
| 90th | $57,340 | $27.57 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for cuttings.
| Amarillo, TX | $49,690 |
| Midland, TX | $45,600 |
| Austin, TX | $45,470 |
| Odessa, TX | $44,820 |
| Texarkana, TX | $44,610 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,950 |
| Sherman, TX | $41,740 |
| San Antonio, TX | $41,530 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $40,260 |
| Killeen, TX | $40,180 |
| Longview, TX | $40,010 |
| Abilene, TX | $40,000 |
| College Station, TX | $38,500 |
| Waco, TX | $37,700 |
| Tyler, TX | $37,400 |
| Lubbock, TX | $36,980 |
| Brownsville, TX | $36,610 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $36,370 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,410 |
| McAllen, TX | $33,840 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a cutting make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $20.88 ($43,420 a year).
Do cuttings make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $43,420 against $46,330 nationally, 6% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $42,720, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for cutting pay?
192 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a cutting make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,340 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.