How much does a transportation make in Texas?
$100,700a year
Median yearly pay for transportations in Texas. That is $48.41 an hour or $8,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.41
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,380Median: $100,700Highest 10%: $177,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,380 | $30.47 | |
| 25th | $79,390 | $38.17 | |
| Median | $100,700 | $48.41 | |
| 75th | $136,000 | $65.37 | |
| 90th | $177,300 | $85.26 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $105,400 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportations.
| 35. New Mexico | $101,400 |
| 36. Tennessee | $100,700 |
| 37. North Dakota | $100,700 |
| 38. Texas | $100,700 |
| 39. Kentucky | $100,300 |
| 40. Nevada | $99,860 |
| 41. Michigan | $99,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $48.41 ($100,700 a year).
Do transportations make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $100,700 against $107,200 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Texas rank for transportation pay?
Texas ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays transportations the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $105,400 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.