Salary in Texas: 2% Above National
Texas is the second-largest state economy with energy dominance in Houston, tech and corporate HQ migration to Austin and Dallas, and major healthcare, aerospace, and military employment. No state income tax fuels continued in-migration.
As of April 2026, salaries in Texas run 2% above the US national median. Cost of living index: 93 (vs 100 nationally). No state income tax. Top hiring metros: Houston, Dallas, Austin. Unemployment rate 4.1%. Texas is the second-largest state economy with energy dominance in Houston, tech and corporate HQ migration to Austin and Dallas, and major healthcare, aerospace, and military employment. No state income tax fuels continued in-migration.
Top Industries in Texas
Top Texas Metros
Salaries by Job in Texas
50 jobs sorted by Texas median salary.
Methodology
Texas salary figures are computed by adjusting the BLS national median for each job by Texas's state-level multiplier of 1.02× — a composite of state-level OEWS data and BEA Regional Price Parities. Last reviewed April 29, 2026.
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