How much does a manager make in Houston?
$144,800a year
Median yearly pay for managers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $69.63 an hour or $12,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.63
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 14,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,340Median: $144,800Highest 10%: $229,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,340 | $37.66 | |
| 25th | $104,700 | $50.32 | |
| Median | $144,800 | $69.63 | |
| 75th | $181,900 | $87.45 | |
| 90th | $229,200 | $110.19 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for managers.
| Midland, TX | $154,600 |
| Dallas, TX | $139,800 |
| Odessa, TX | $134,800 |
| Austin, TX | $134,000 |
| Beaumont, TX | $133,800 |
| San Antonio, TX | $130,900 |
| Laredo, TX | $127,700 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $124,700 |
| Killeen, TX | $124,100 |
| San Angelo, TX | $124,000 |
| Brownsville, TX | $123,800 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $122,900 |
| El Paso, TX | $122,900 |
| Tyler, TX | $122,400 |
| Victoria, TX | $121,600 |
| Sherman, TX | $121,200 |
| Longview, TX | $121,100 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $120,400 |
| College Station, TX | $120,400 |
| McAllen, TX | $119,400 |
| Lubbock, TX | $117,300 |
| Abilene, TX | $114,900 |
| Amarillo, TX | $114,000 |
| Waco, TX | $102,200 |
| Texarkana, TX | $98,280 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $275,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $172,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $172,000 |
| Financial Manager | $166,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $153,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $148,900 |
| Human Resources Manager | $142,100 |
| Purchasing Manager | $139,100 |
| Sales Manager | $135,900 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $133,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $69.63 ($144,800 a year).
Do managers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $144,800 against $141,900 nationally, 2% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $134,400, so Houston pays 8% more.
Where does Houston rank for manager pay?
54 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a manager make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $229,200 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.