Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Houston
699 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Houston belongs to Dentists, All Other Specialists, at $389,520 per year. The lowest published median is $18,200.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Shampooers | $18,200 | — |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,850 | 16,740 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,080 | 51,330 |
| Bartenders | $22,770 | 13,160 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,090 | 7,950 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,440 | 63,820 |
| Gambling Dealers | $23,450 | 110 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $25,720 | 1,500 |
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | $25,900 | 130 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,400 | 6,040 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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