Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Texas, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Texas is in the South region (West South Central division), with 31,290,832 residents, a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $79,721. The unemployment rate was 4.4% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 97.1 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,721 | 25 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 38 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.1% | 23 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 97.1 | 27 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.2% | 28 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 18.4% | 8 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the West South Central division: Arkansas · Louisiana · Oklahoma.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 383,337 | 12.6% |
| Manufacturing | 339,651 | 11.2% |
| Government and government enterprises | 269,327 | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 263,934 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 229,196 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 228,846 | 7.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 216,079 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 169,477 | 5.6% |
| Retail trade | 169,116 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 145,855 | 4.8% |
| Information | 121,509 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 116,744 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 95,198 | 3.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 79,179 | 2.6% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 54,587 | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 54,081 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 38,498 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 21,322 | 0.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18,790 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 17,314 | 0.6% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 212,800 | +1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 924,500 | +1.7% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 993,300 | +1.3% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 2,794,000 | +1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 211,500 | -4.0% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 939,700 | -0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 2,190,900 | +3.3% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 2,002,200 | +0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 1,551,100 | +1.7% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 488,800 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 2,117,600 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 14,426,400 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 1,725,880 | 122.7 | 1.07 | $45,240 | $29,580 | $72,860 | -5% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 1,299,230 | 92.3 | 1.05 | $28,600 | $18,410 | $44,550 | -18% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 1,293,610 | 91.9 | 1.05 | $42,360 | $28,780 | $70,190 | -4% |
| Sales and Related | 1,200,220 | 85.3 | 0.99 | $36,780 | $24,290 | $98,820 | -5% |
| Management | 1,213,770 | 86.3 | 1.20 | $119,430 | $54,890 | $228,310 | -6% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 922,290 | 65.5 | 0.97 | $79,580 | $46,510 | $136,750 | -4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 802,150 | 57.0 | 0.90 | $82,970 | $43,140 | $155,400 | -4% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 829,200 | 58.9 | 1.01 | $61,750 | $28,930 | $83,600 | +2% |
| Production | 686,700 | 48.8 | 0.89 | $44,520 | $29,510 | $79,470 | -5% |
| Healthcare Support | 608,330 | 43.2 | 0.85 | $29,700 | $22,450 | $48,330 | -23% |
| Construction and Extraction | 674,000 | 47.9 | 1.16 | $49,170 | $36,360 | $79,450 | -17% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 651,610 | 46.3 | 1.18 | $56,690 | $35,230 | $95,140 | -5% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 511,360 | 36.3 | 1.07 | $106,100 | $55,990 | $170,250 | -3% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 354,220 | 25.2 | 0.86 | $34,640 | $23,710 | $47,320 | -8% |
| Protective Service | 319,780 | 22.7 | 0.94 | $51,310 | $28,900 | $95,370 | +2% |
| Personal Care and Service | 211,410 | 15.0 | 0.72 | $31,200 | $21,870 | $57,870 | -14% |
| Community and Social Service | 151,830 | 10.8 | 0.63 | $56,350 | $37,000 | $90,940 | -3% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 249,090 | 17.7 | 1.05 | $98,520 | $51,360 | $171,600 | -1% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 141,240 | 10.0 | 0.76 | $53,280 | $29,950 | $105,940 | -15% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 109,140 | 7.8 | 0.82 | $77,010 | $44,010 | $137,530 | -7% |
| Legal | 101,050 | 7.2 | 0.86 | $100,070 | $46,710 | $289,120 | -2% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 15,020 | 1.1 | 0.38 | $35,360 | $26,060 | $57,470 | -3% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.5% |
| Construction | 8.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.9% |
| Other services | 5.0% |
| Public administration | 4.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 460,530 | 1.32 | $27,740 | $21,710 | $35,680 | -11% |
| General and Operations Managers | 431,310 | 1.36 | $103,230 | $46,190 | $264,620 | -2% |
| Retail Salespersons | 341,640 | 0.97 | $30,800 | $23,330 | $45,080 | -13% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 337,170 | 1.44 | $40,420 | $29,320 | $59,590 | -10% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 329,590 | 0.85 | $24,230 | $21,980 | $31,560 | -32% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 322,710 | 1.26 | $36,840 | $28,870 | $47,180 | -1% |
| Registered Nurses | 271,380 | 0.89 | $95,970 | $67,120 | $127,950 | -2% |
| Cashiers | 245,730 | 0.88 | $29,230 | $22,090 | $36,980 | -11% |
| Office Clerks, General | 218,470 | 0.98 | $39,000 | $24,570 | $61,190 | -13% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 216,970 | 0.81 | $37,540 | $29,250 | $50,140 | -7% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 209,680 | 1.12 | $56,290 | $38,150 | $79,400 | -4% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 199,610 | 0.97 | $23,240 | $17,070 | $47,590 | -34% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 184,840 | 0.92 | $33,010 | $23,450 | $45,950 | -10% |
| Software Developers | 163,880 | 1.07 | $132,150 | $82,600 | $183,680 | -3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 160,600 | 1.24 | $64,940 | $43,320 | $103,540 | -7% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 149,650 | 0.97 | $45,140 | $29,810 | $63,020 | -5% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 140,580 | 1.02 | $46,670 | $30,950 | $74,220 | -6% |
| Project Management Specialists | 138,960 | 1.44 | $98,440 | $57,460 | $162,780 | -4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 137,930 | 1.25 | $36,480 | $28,010 | $61,560 | -17% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 135,030 | 1.19 | $61,680 | $33,360 | $127,930 | -12% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 126,620 | 0.99 | $34,760 | $23,330 | $42,810 | -7% |
| Construction Laborers | 123,250 | 1.24 | $40,620 | $32,560 | $56,930 | -14% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 122,400 | 0.98 | $48,910 | $33,480 | $72,810 | -3% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 116,470 | 0.89 | $80,920 | $53,380 | $132,040 | -3% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 116,260 | 0.93 | $62,760 | $48,500 | $73,570 | -2% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | 2,050 | 1.31 | $410,150 | $97,140 | $703,430 | -17% |
| Physicians, Pathologists | 1,530 | 1.52 | $345,830 | $105,560 | $407,800 | +11% |
| Radiologists | 2,330 | 0.96 | $319,320 | $77,270 | $503,900 | -24% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 1,460 | 0.76 | $271,960 | $73,450 | $425,630 | -7% |
| Physicians, All Other | 30,720 | 0.99 | $269,800 | $60,600 | $457,450 | +1% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 3,850 | 0.63 | $269,110 | $69,460 | $387,660 | +5% |
| Chief Executives | 8,780 | 0.47 | $257,850 | $121,130 | $558,550 | +20% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 4,060 | 0.86 | $244,990 | $169,350 | $340,950 | +4% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 6,190 | 0.64 | $235,710 | $75,150 | $414,010 | -3% |
| Psychiatrists | 1,690 | 0.67 | $228,460 | $73,330 | $391,890 | -19% |
| Surgeons, All Other | 1,710 | 0.75 | $222,820 | $72,820 | $646,370 | -46% |
| Anesthesiologists | 2,800 | 0.80 | $215,230 | $168,750 | $488,670 | -45% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 10,930 | 1.17 | $215,150 | $92,370 | $456,570 | -7% |
| Pediatricians, General | 2,740 | 0.77 | $173,360 | $77,570 | $366,790 | -17% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 73,060 | 1.20 | $171,530 | $106,390 | $277,160 | -2% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 19,030 | 0.95 | $171,370 | $120,460 | $277,790 | +0% |
| Air Traffic Controllers | 2,060 | 1.01 | $170,080 | $90,420 | $222,230 | +15% |
| Financial Managers | 71,870 | 0.94 | $164,860 | $98,250 | $309,290 | -1% |
| Petroleum Engineers | 9,140 | 5.60 | $164,860 | $89,990 | $283,500 | +14% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 7,390 | 1.06 | $163,860 | $92,940 | $216,260 | +1% |
| Dentists, General | 8,920 | 0.79 | $162,360 | $83,990 | $308,220 | -5% |
| Lawyers | 56,580 | 0.83 | $154,200 | $79,340 | $349,490 | -3% |
| Database Architects | 8,270 | 1.36 | $151,370 | $92,890 | $200,390 | +9% |
| Marketing Managers | 44,680 | 1.25 | $147,880 | $81,820 | $259,200 | -11% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 4,900 | 2.31 | $145,220 | $60,100 | $287,180 | +42% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellhead Pumpers | 10,250 | 6.30 | $75,860 | $45,090 | $97,640 | +8% |
| Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | 5,810 | 6.06 | $56,100 | $43,840 | $74,690 | -4% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 24,430 | 6.00 | $45,950 | $35,840 | $60,470 | -2% |
| Petroleum Engineers | 9,140 | 5.60 | $164,860 | $89,990 | $283,500 | +14% |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | 5,980 | 5.25 | $77,840 | $47,840 | $121,470 | +15% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 16,820 | 4.31 | $49,820 | $37,560 | $79,770 | -14% |
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | 3,890 | 4.30 | $61,950 | $48,830 | $78,280 | -3% |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators | 1,350 | 4.26 | $82,120 | $57,270 | $94,740 | +6% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 10,510 | 3.50 | $84,100 | $45,670 | $108,650 | -13% |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 2,190 | 3.47 | $46,840 | $29,790 | $104,420 | -12% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | 5,230 | 3.42 | $63,330 | $51,840 | $74,970 | -3% |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | 5,020 | 3.36 | $74,100 | $46,170 | $108,120 | +9% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 32,250 | 3.20 | $64,610 | $53,150 | $77,070 | -3% |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | 3,640 | 2.92 | $50,650 | $39,960 | $61,860 | -14% |
| Plant and System Operators, All Other | 3,570 | 2.80 | $50,820 | $36,380 | $84,500 | -19% |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 1,860 | 2.76 | $30,620 | $17,910 | $42,720 | -19% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | 11,630 | 2.67 | $58,230 | $39,690 | $89,360 | -22% |
| Cooks, All Other | 4,650 | 2.65 | $32,150 | $25,600 | $41,570 | -15% |
| Boilermakers | 2,340 | 2.54 | $75,750 | $57,610 | $100,170 | -1% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 56,760 | 2.40 | $62,330 | $50,030 | $74,240 | -4% |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | 2,110 | 2.38 | $61,770 | $40,660 | $105,620 | +0% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 4,900 | 2.31 | $145,220 | $60,100 | $287,180 | +42% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | 13,540 | 2.30 | $74,480 | $46,560 | $109,350 | +1% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | 5,060 | 2.26 | $40,610 | $33,770 | $49,150 | -5% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 4,320 | 2.23 | $123,440 | $82,340 | $180,480 | +7% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 1,540 federal job postings open now in Texas (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 335 |
| Forest Service | 141 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 135 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 76 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 71 |
| Air Education and Training Command | 67 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 58 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 44 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 40 |
| Farm Service Agency | 30 |
| Defense Health Agency | 26 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 24 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 22 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 20 |
| Air Force Materiel Command | 19 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer | 134 |
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Attorney | 69 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 44 |
| Nurse | 43 |
| Psychology | 38 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 38 |
| Information Technology Management | 34 |
| Forestry Technician | 31 |
| General Business And Industry | 29 |
| Social Work | 27 |
| Program Management | 27 |
| Aviation Safety | 27 |
| Transportation Specialist | 25 |
| Human Resources Management | 21 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $84,114 (1,247 postings).
32 of the 250 largest US cities are in Texas.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,387,910 | $64,361 | $1,408 | 6.4% | 38.0% |
| San Antonio | 1,526,621 | $66,176 | $1,389 | 5.7% | 29.4% |
| Dallas | 1,326,093 | $74,323 | $1,599 | 4.3% | 39.9% |
| Fort Worth | 1,014,376 | $82,503 | $1,630 | 4.5% | 33.5% |
| Austin | 993,771 | $90,430 | $1,770 | 4.3% | 60.7% |
| El Paso | 681,724 | $59,932 | $1,066 | 4.3% | 28.7% |
| Arlington | 403,657 | $74,388 | $1,594 | 5.7% | 33.6% |
| Corpus Christi | 317,419 | $67,394 | $1,292 | 5.1% | 24.4% |
| Plano | 290,594 | $112,253 | $1,841 | 4.0% | 60.5% |
| Lubbock | 264,814 | $60,895 | $1,182 | 5.2% | 35.1% |
| Laredo | 257,619 | $63,915 | $1,030 | 5.4% | 22.0% |
| Irving | 256,492 | $81,830 | $1,619 | 4.5% | 42.4% |
| Garland | 246,844 | $76,320 | $1,641 | 4.8% | 25.4% |
| Frisco | 219,304 | $150,212 | $2,014 | 4.5% | 67.5% |
| McKinney | 210,600 | $124,215 | $1,901 | 3.7% | 54.1% |
| Amarillo | 201,885 | $65,912 | $1,092 | 3.4% | 26.6% |
| Grand Prairie | 201,883 | $81,619 | $1,629 | 5.2% | 30.0% |
| Brownsville | 189,177 | $52,130 | $923 | 6.2% | 24.5% |
| Killeen | 158,159 | $60,977 | $1,208 | 9.7% | 21.9% |
| Denton | 152,866 | $76,019 | $1,420 | 5.1% | 41.8% |
| Pasadena | 149,433 | $64,927 | $1,213 | 8.6% | 16.2% |
| Mesquite | 149,299 | $72,537 | $1,513 | 5.4% | 19.6% |
| McAllen | 145,385 | $61,579 | $1,049 | 6.0% | 32.5% |
| Waco | 143,570 | $54,365 | $1,165 | 4.6% | 28.7% |
| Midland | 136,640 | $89,585 | $1,434 | 3.5% | 33.7% |
| Carrollton | 133,740 | $101,396 | $1,735 | 3.3% | 45.2% |
| Lewisville | 131,080 | $89,233 | $1,670 | 4.3% | 40.7% |
| Abilene | 128,053 | $62,648 | $1,157 | 3.0% | 27.3% |
| Round Rock | 127,786 | $99,287 | $1,763 | 3.8% | 44.8% |
| Pearland | 127,514 | $118,842 | $1,860 | 3.3% | 47.1% |
| College Station | 124,570 | $50,900 | $1,194 | 5.1% | 56.5% |
| Richardson | 118,731 | $98,111 | $1,857 | 5.0% | 57.0% |
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The median wage in Texas is $48,620 a year ($23.38 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-5%). The 10th percentile earns $27,250 and the 90th $125,220.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 1,725,880 | 122.7 | 1.07 | $45,240 | $29,580 | $72,860 | -5% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 1,299,230 | 92.3 | 1.05 | $28,600 | $18,410 | $44,550 | -18% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 1,293,610 | 91.9 | 1.05 | $42,360 | $28,780 | $70,190 | -4% |
| Sales and Related | 1,200,220 | 85.3 | 0.99 | $36,780 | $24,290 | $98,820 | -5% |
| Management | 1,213,770 | 86.3 | 1.20 | $119,430 | $54,890 | $228,310 | -6% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 922,290 | 65.5 | 0.97 | $79,580 | $46,510 | $136,750 | -4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 802,150 | 57.0 | 0.90 | $82,970 | $43,140 | $155,400 | -4% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 829,200 | 58.9 | 1.01 | $61,750 | $28,930 | $83,600 | +2% |
| Production | 686,700 | 48.8 | 0.89 | $44,520 | $29,510 | $79,470 | -5% |
| Healthcare Support | 608,330 | 43.2 | 0.85 | $29,700 | $22,450 | $48,330 | -23% |
| Construction and Extraction | 674,000 | 47.9 | 1.16 | $49,170 | $36,360 | $79,450 | -17% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 651,610 | 46.3 | 1.18 | $56,690 | $35,230 | $95,140 | -5% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 511,360 | 36.3 | 1.07 | $106,100 | $55,990 | $170,250 | -3% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 354,220 | 25.2 | 0.86 | $34,640 | $23,710 | $47,320 | -8% |
| Protective Service | 319,780 | 22.7 | 0.94 | $51,310 | $28,900 | $95,370 | +2% |
| Personal Care and Service | 211,410 | 15.0 | 0.72 | $31,200 | $21,870 | $57,870 | -14% |
| Community and Social Service | 151,830 | 10.8 | 0.63 | $56,350 | $37,000 | $90,940 | -3% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 249,090 | 17.7 | 1.05 | $98,520 | $51,360 | $171,600 | -1% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 141,240 | 10.0 | 0.76 | $53,280 | $29,950 | $105,940 | -15% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 109,140 | 7.8 | 0.82 | $77,010 | $44,010 | $137,530 | -7% |
| Legal | 101,050 | 7.2 | 0.86 | $100,070 | $46,710 | $289,120 | -2% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 15,020 | 1.1 | 0.38 | $35,360 | $26,060 | $57,470 | -3% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Texas ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $7.25 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | No state tax on wages |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 97.1 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,475 |
| Median home value | $313,200 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 62.3% |
| Poverty rate | 13.4% |
| Drive alone to work | 71.8% |
| Public transit to work | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 12.9% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 18.3% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
18.4% of residents of Texas were born abroad (5,763,771 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 2,412,710 |
| India | 356,282 |
| El Salvador | 224,873 |
| Vietnam | 196,851 |
| Honduras | 183,402 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 120,914 |
| Nigeria | 111,288 |
| Philippines | 110,321 |
| Venezuela | 107,290 |
| Guatemala | 98,136 |
| Cuba | 89,795 |
| Colombia | 70,949 |
| Pakistan | 68,258 |
| Korea | 62,521 |
| Canada | 57,741 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$7.25 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
No state tax on wages (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.4% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$79,721 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
1,540 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.