May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Texas
Texas
794 occupations
Across 794 occupations with published wages in Texas, cardiologists record the highest median at $410,150 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Texas
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 460,530 | $27,740 |
| General and Operations Managers | 431,310 | $103,230 |
| Retail Salespersons | 341,640 | $30,800 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 337,170 | $40,420 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 329,590 | $24,230 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 322,710 | $36,840 |
| Registered Nurses | 271,380 | $95,970 |
| Cashiers | 245,730 | $29,230 |
| Office Clerks, General | 218,470 | $39,000 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 216,970 | $37,540 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 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.