How much does a transportation make in Houston?
$105,400a year
Median yearly pay for transportations in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $50.68 an hour or $8,785 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.68
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 7,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,060Median: $105,400Highest 10%: $182,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,060 | $31.28 | |
| 25th | $81,970 | $39.41 | |
| Median | $105,400 | $50.68 | |
| 75th | $144,400 | $69.40 | |
| 90th | $182,700 | $87.83 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for transportations.
| Dallas, TX | $104,800 |
| Beaumont, TX | $104,600 |
| Midland, TX | $104,000 |
| Austin, TX | $102,700 |
| Odessa, TX | $95,980 |
| San Antonio, TX | $95,500 |
| Waco, TX | $91,380 |
| Amarillo, TX | $91,120 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $90,290 |
| Killeen, TX | $89,180 |
| Longview, TX | $87,830 |
| El Paso, TX | $85,960 |
| College Station, TX | $85,820 |
| San Angelo, TX | $83,790 |
| Victoria, TX | $83,590 |
| Texarkana, TX | $82,900 |
| Abilene, TX | $82,200 |
| Sherman, TX | $81,940 |
| Tyler, TX | $81,860 |
| Lubbock, TX | $81,820 |
| Brownsville, TX | $81,410 |
| Laredo, TX | $80,170 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $79,440 |
| McAllen, TX | $78,420 |
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 |
| Manager | $144,800 |
| Human Resources Manager | $142,100 |
| Purchasing Manager | $139,100 |
| Sales Manager | $135,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $50.68 ($105,400 a year).
Do transportations make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $105,400 against $107,200 nationally, 2% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $100,700, so Houston pays 5% more.
Where does Houston rank for transportation pay?
118 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $182,700 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.