How much does a meat make in Houston?
$32,430a year
Median yearly pay for meats in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $15.59 an hour or $2,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.59
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 133
- Jobs in the area
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,530Median: $32,430Highest 10%: $48,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,530 | $12.75 | |
| 25th | $28,510 | $13.71 | |
| Median | $32,430 | $15.59 | |
| 75th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 90th | $48,100 | $23.13 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for meats.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $36,270 |
| Dallas, TX | $36,070 |
| San Antonio, TX | $34,240 |
| McAllen, TX | $27,460 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a meat make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $15.59 ($32,430 a year).
Do meats make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $32,430 against $38,300 nationally, 15% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $35,890, so Houston pays 10% less.
Where does Houston rank for meat pay?
112 of 133 metro areas with data.
How much does a meat make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,100 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.