SOC 39-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers — Austin
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers in Austin, TX is $46,590 per year, close to the national median of $48,590 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers in Austin, TX is $46,590 per year, close to the national median of $48,590 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $36,030 and $60,740. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,680 and the ninetieth at $72,690.
Employment stands at 1,310, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Odessa records the highest median at $51,520. Of the 598 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 442nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,680 | −36.9% |
| 25th | $36,030 | −25.8% |
| Median (50th) | $46,590 | −4.1% |
| 75th | $60,740 | +25.0% |
| 90th | $72,690 | +49.6% |
| Mean | $50,630 | +4.2% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odessa | $51,520 | 40 | |
| 2 | Beaumont | $48,250 | 100 | |
| 3 | Brownsville | $47,400 | 190 | |
| 4 | Corpus Christi | $47,400 | 140 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $47,160 | 3,100 | |
| 6 | McAllen | $46,410 | 180 | |
| 7 | Houston | $46,350 | 3,330 | |
| 8 | Killeen | $44,680 | 100 | |
| 9 | Midland | $44,350 | 70 | |
| 10 | San Antonio | $42,870 | 1,090 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Austin run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $46,590 goes as far as $47,981 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,981US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,590 a year, 4.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,680 to $72,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,310 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Odessa, at $51,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers in Austin, TX?
The median annual wage is $46,590, or $22.40 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,590, so pay in Austin, TX is 4.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Austin, TX earns more than $72,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Odessa, at $51,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,310 jobs in this occupation in Austin, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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