How much does a healthcare support worker make in Houston?
$40,710a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare support workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $19.57 an hour or $3,393 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.57
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 212 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 2,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,640Median: $40,710Highest 10%: $71,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,640 | $14.25 | |
| 25th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| Median | $40,710 | $19.57 | |
| 75th | $58,760 | $28.25 | |
| 90th | $71,720 | $34.48 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for healthcare support workers.
| Austin, TX | $64,080 |
| Killeen, TX | $49,730 |
| San Antonio, TX | $49,620 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,190 |
| Midland, TX | $44,730 |
| El Paso, TX | $44,660 |
| Amarillo, TX | $43,240 |
| Beaumont, TX | $43,000 |
| Brownsville, TX | $40,660 |
| Laredo, TX | $40,040 |
| College Station, TX | $39,950 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $39,870 |
| Waco, TX | $39,030 |
| Abilene, TX | $36,870 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $35,870 |
| McAllen, TX | $33,350 |
| Lubbock, TX | $33,280 |
| Longview, TX | $32,800 |
| Tyler, TX | $32,550 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,340 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $77,280 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,150 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,270 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $46,160 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,540 |
| Dental Assistant | $43,730 |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $41,400 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare support worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $19.57 ($40,710 a year).
Do healthcare support workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $40,710 against $48,430 nationally, 16% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,250, so Houston pays 10% less.
Where does Houston rank for healthcare support worker pay?
212 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare support worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,720 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.