How much does a hotel make in Texas?
$29,630a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in Texas. That is $14.25 an hour or $2,469 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.25
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,570Median: $29,630Highest 10%: $37,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,570 | $10.37 | |
| 25th | $26,790 | $12.88 | |
| Median | $29,630 | $14.25 | |
| 75th | $35,210 | $16.93 | |
| 90th | $37,340 | $17.95 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $35,090 |
| Austin, TX | $31,770 |
| Houston, TX | $29,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $29,870 |
| Odessa, TX | $28,760 |
| Waco, TX | $28,640 |
| Abilene, TX | $28,140 |
| Sherman, TX | $27,840 |
| El Paso, TX | $27,810 |
| College Station, TX | $27,640 |
| Beaumont, TX | $27,420 |
| Killeen, TX | $27,370 |
| Tyler, TX | $27,110 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $27,060 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $27,040 |
| Texarkana, TX | $26,860 |
| San Angelo, TX | $26,690 |
| Lubbock, TX | $26,670 |
| Laredo, TX | $26,590 |
| Brownsville, TX | $26,530 |
| Longview, TX | $26,450 |
| McAllen, TX | $26,170 |
| Victoria, TX | $26,060 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $23,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 40. Kentucky | $29,970 |
| 41. North Carolina | $29,900 |
| 42. Kansas | $29,750 |
| 43. Texas | $29,630 |
| 44. New Mexico | $29,300 |
| 45. Georgia | $29,130 |
| 46. Arkansas | $28,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $14.25 ($29,630 a year).
Do hotels make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $29,630 against $35,070 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Texas rank for hotel pay?
Texas ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays hotels the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $35,090 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.