How much does a life make in Texas?
$48,960a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Texas. That is $23.54 an hour or $4,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.54
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,950Median: $48,960Highest 10%: $83,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,950 | $14.40 | |
| 25th | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| Median | $48,960 | $23.54 | |
| 75th | $64,770 | $31.14 | |
| 90th | $83,650 | $40.22 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $67,670 |
| Tyler, TX | $60,300 |
| Beaumont, TX | $59,000 |
| Waco, TX | $53,750 |
| Killeen, TX | $52,900 |
| Lubbock, TX | $51,680 |
| El Paso, TX | $50,750 |
| San Antonio, TX | $49,630 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,960 |
| Houston, TX | $48,680 |
| McAllen, TX | $48,100 |
| Longview, TX | $38,890 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,980 |
| College Station, TX | $31,100 |
| Amarillo, TX | $27,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 44. Minnesota | $49,410 |
| 45. Ohio | $49,210 |
| 46. North Carolina | $49,200 |
| 47. Texas | $48,960 |
| 48. Indiana | $48,650 |
| 49. Nebraska | $48,640 |
| 50. Wisconsin | $47,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.54 ($48,960 a year).
Do lifes make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $48,960 against $62,280 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Texas rank for life pay?
Texas ranks 47 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays lifes the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $67,670 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.