Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Texas
794 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Texas belongs to Cardiologists, at $410,150 per year. The lowest published median is $21,550.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,550 | 60,270 |
| Bartenders | $22,690 | 59,000 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,240 | 199,610 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $24,230 | 329,590 |
| Gambling Dealers | $25,090 | 560 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $25,320 | 7,540 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $25,980 | 1,110 |
| Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | $26,560 | 500 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,570 | 28,360 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,610 | 12,270 |
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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