How much does a healthcare practitioner and technical worker make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for healthcare practitioner and technical workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $34.50 an hour or $5,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.50
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 127
- Jobs in the area
- 290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,930 | $19.20 | |
| 25th | $52,080 | $25.04 | |
| Median | $71,760 | $34.50 | |
| 75th | $93,760 | $45.08 | |
| 90th | $129,600 | $62.32 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for healthcare practitioner and technical workers.
| Dallas, TX | $68,640 |
| Austin, TX | $60,220 |
| San Antonio, TX | $54,080 |
| El Paso, TX | $49,500 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare practitioner and technical worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $34.50 ($71,760 a year).
Do healthcare practitioner and technical workers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $71,760 against $65,790 nationally, 9% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,420, so Houston pays 15% more.
Where does Houston rank for healthcare practitioner and technical worker pay?
48 of 127 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare practitioner and technical worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,600 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.