SalariesByCity
BLS OEWS · 2026 · TX

Texas Salary Data

Salary comparisons across 4 metropolitan areas in Texas. Texas has no state income tax.

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Metro Areas in Texas

Cost of living and tax overview
Metro AreaCOL Indexvs US AvgState Tax
Austin, TX124+24%None
Dallas, TX112+12%None
Houston, TX107+7%None
El Paso, TX85-15%None
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Top Paying Occupations in Texas

Average across Texas metros vs national average
OccupationTX AvgNational Avgvs NationalTop City
Lawyer$131,250$136,800$5,550Dallas, TX
Software Developer$122,000$127,433$5,433Austin, TX
Financial Analyst$85,250$89,367$4,117Dallas, TX
Registered Nurse$72,250$80,900$8,650Austin, TX
Electrician$58,000$65,367$7,367Austin, TX
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Salary by City — Texas

Median annual salary for key occupations
CitySoftwareRegisteredFinancialLawyer
Austin, TX$140,000$82,000$92,000$142,000
Dallas, TX$132,000$75,000$95,000$148,000
Houston, TX$128,000$74,000$92,000$145,000
El Paso, TX$88,000$58,000$62,000$90,000
Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS · 2026 · All figures are approximate annual estimates.