SOC 13-1111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Management Analysts — Odessa
Odessa, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Odessa, TX comes to $122,080 a year, ahead of the national median of $101,860 by 19.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Odessa, TX comes to $122,080 a year, ahead of the national median of $101,860 by 19.9%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $81,540 and $170,400. The lowest tenth earn under $59,780, while the highest tenth earn more than $170,400.
Employment stands at 120, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Beaumont leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $113,070. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 20th of 241 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,780 | −41.3% |
| 25th | $81,540 | −19.9% |
| Median (50th) | $122,080 | +19.9% |
| 75th | $170,400 | +67.3% |
| 90th | $170,400 | +67.3% |
| Mean | $122,720 | +20.5% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaumont | $113,070 | 240 | |
| 2 | Austin | $106,600 | 6,540 | |
| 3 | Midland | $104,260 | 140 | |
| 4 | Dallas | $102,860 | 18,010 | |
| 5 | Houston | $101,120 | 9,050 | |
| 6 | Tyler | $99,880 | 100 | |
| 7 | Longview | $97,410 | 120 | |
| 8 | San Antonio | $95,760 | 5,020 | |
| 9 | Wichita Falls | $95,570 | 60 | |
| 10 | Sherman | $95,450 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Odessa run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $122,080 goes as far as $125,726 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$122,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$125,726US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $122,080 a year, 19.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,780 to $170,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Beaumont, at $113,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Management Analysts in Odessa, TX?
The median annual wage is $122,080, or $58.69 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 $101,860, so pay in Odessa, TX is 19.9% higher. 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 Odessa, TX earns more than $170,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,780 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 Beaumont, at $113,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Odessa, 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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