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Highest paying jobs in Texas after tax
Of the jobs with an exact median in Texas, cardiologist pays most: $410,150 a year, and a single filer keeps about $284,186 after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. 1 more show only “$239,200 or more”.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Texas paycheck calculator.
Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Texas?
| Rank | Job | Median pay | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologist | $410,150 | $284,186 |
| 2 | Neurologist | $360,640 | $253,168 |
| 3 | Pathologist | $345,830 | $243,889 |
| 4 | Ophthalmologist | $323,010 | $229,593 |
| 5 | Radiologist | $319,320 | $227,281 |
| 6 | Emergency Medicine Physician | $316,830 | $225,721 |
| 7 | Other Dental Specialist | $286,510 | $206,725 |
| 8 | Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $271,960 | $197,599 |
| 9 | Other Physician | $269,800 | $196,181 |
| 10 | Internal Medicine Physician | $269,110 | $195,728 |
| 11 | Chief Executive | $257,850 | $188,336 |
| 12 | Nurse Anesthetist | $244,990 | $179,893 |
| 13 | Family Medicine Physician | $235,710 | $173,801 |
| 14 | Psychiatrist | $228,460 | $169,041 |
| 15 | Other Surgeon | $222,820 | $165,338 |
| 16 | Dermatologist | $218,670 | $162,614 |
| 17 | Anesthesiologist | $215,230 | $160,144 |
| 18 | Airline Pilot | $215,150 | $160,085 |
| 19 | Orthopedic Surgeon | $200,780 | $149,501 |
| 20 | Physicist | $184,040 | $137,057 |
| 21 | Podiatrist | $175,520 | $131,234 |
| 22 | General Pediatrician | $173,360 | $129,758 |
| 23 | IT Manager | $171,530 | $128,507 |
| 24 | Engineering Manager | $171,370 | $128,397 |
| 25 | Air Traffic Controller | $170,080 | $127,516 |
Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Texas: Pediatric Surgeon.
What does every job pay in Texas?
797 jobs.
| Job | Median pay | Take-home | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist | $410,150 | $284,186 | 2,050 |
| Neurologist | $360,640 | $253,168 | 660 |
| Pathologist | $345,830 | $243,889 | 1,530 |
| Ophthalmologist | $323,010 | $229,593 | – |
| Radiologist | $319,320 | $227,281 | 2,330 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $316,830 | $225,721 | 780 |
| Other Dental Specialist | $286,510 | $206,725 | 730 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $271,960 | $197,599 | 1,460 |
| Other Physician | $269,800 | $196,181 | 30,720 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | $269,110 | $195,728 | 3,850 |
| Chief Executive | $257,850 | $188,336 | 8,780 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $244,990 | $179,893 | 4,060 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $235,710 | $173,801 | 6,190 |
| Psychiatrist | $228,460 | $169,041 | 1,690 |
| Other Surgeon | $222,820 | $165,338 | 1,710 |
| Dermatologist | $218,670 | $162,614 | 780 |
| Anesthesiologist | $215,230 | $160,144 | 2,800 |
| Airline Pilot | $215,150 | $160,085 | 10,930 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $200,780 | $149,501 | 490 |
| Physicist | $184,040 | $137,057 | 580 |
| Podiatrist | $175,520 | $131,234 | 500 |
| General Pediatrician | $173,360 | $129,758 | 2,740 |
| IT Manager | $171,530 | $128,507 | 73,060 |
| Engineering Manager | $171,370 | $128,397 | 19,030 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $170,080 | $127,516 | 2,060 |
| Financial Manager | $164,860 | $123,948 | 71,870 |
| Petroleum Engineer | $164,860 | $123,948 | 9,140 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $163,860 | $123,264 | 7,390 |
| General Dentist | $162,360 | $122,239 | 8,920 |
| Lawyer | $154,200 | $116,662 | 56,580 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $152,780 | $115,691 | 330 |
| Database Architect | $151,370 | $114,727 | 8,270 |
| Marketing Manager | $147,880 | $112,342 | 44,680 |
| Geoscientist | $145,220 | $110,524 | 4,900 |
| Judge and Magistrate | $139,990 | $106,949 | 2,770 |
| Industrial Psychologist | $139,520 | $106,628 | 40 |
| Pharmacist | $138,260 | $105,767 | 24,700 |
| Law Professor | $138,160 | $105,698 | 880 |
| Commercial Pilot | $137,960 | $105,562 | 4,120 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $136,930 | $104,858 | 2,230 |
| Human Resources Manager | $136,500 | $104,564 | 23,220 |
| Sales Manager | $136,020 | $104,236 | 76,010 |
| Medical Dosimetrist | $134,680 | $103,320 | 330 |
| Purchasing Manager | $134,670 | $103,313 | 9,640 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,550 | $103,231 | 10,110 |
| Other Manager | $134,390 | $103,122 | 61,410 |
| Computer Network Architect | $133,310 | $102,383 | 13,650 |
| Animal Scientist | $132,830 | $102,055 | 40 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,750 | $102,001 | 2,610 |
| Electronics Engineer | $132,220 | $101,638 | 9,520 |
| Software Developer | $132,150 | $101,591 | 163,880 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,670 | $101,262 | 25,970 |
| Veterinarian | $131,330 | $101,030 | 6,270 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $130,890 | $100,729 | 21,200 |
| Sales Engineer | $130,610 | $100,538 | 6,800 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $130,270 | $100,306 | 6,750 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $129,960 | $100,094 | 7,470 |
| Information Security Analyst | $129,890 | $100,046 | 16,130 |
| Electrical Engineer | $129,450 | $99,745 | 20,870 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $128,340 | $98,986 | 190 |
| Ship Engineer | $127,810 | $98,624 | 660 |
| Public Relations Manager | $126,670 | $97,845 | 8,190 |
| Optometrist | $126,000 | $97,387 | 4,110 |
| Training and Development Manager | $124,280 | $96,211 | 6,190 |
| Nuclear Technician | $124,060 | $96,061 | 110 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $123,440 | $95,637 | 4,320 |
| Nurse Midwive | $123,380 | $95,596 | 290 |
| Engineering Professor | $123,280 | $95,528 | 4,080 |
| Environmental Engineer | $123,060 | $95,378 | 1,940 |
| Data Scientist | $122,090 | $94,715 | 25,860 |
| Economist | $121,420 | $94,249 | 560 |
| Computer Research Scientist | $121,210 | $94,101 | 1,960 |
| Economics Professor | $118,530 | $92,216 | 770 |
| Materials Engineer | $117,700 | $91,632 | 1,440 |
| Other Engineer | $115,810 | $90,302 | 10,820 |
| Database Administrator | $114,400 | $89,310 | 6,430 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $114,190 | $89,163 | 22,980 |
| Health Services Manager | $114,150 | $89,135 | 58,420 |
| Political Scientist | $114,050 | $89,064 | 160 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $112,410 | $87,910 | 22,080 |
| Other Computer Occupation | $111,530 | $87,291 | 57,020 |
| Ship Captain and Mate | $111,390 | $87,193 | 3,400 |
| Police Supervisor | $111,000 | $86,919 | 5,540 |
| Court Reporter | $110,080 | $86,271 | 1,270 |
| Health Specialties Professor | $108,150 | $84,914 | 18,960 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,390 | $84,379 | 47,990 |
| Gambling Manager | $106,670 | $83,872 | 60 |
| Occupational Therapist | $106,140 | $83,499 | 13,400 |
| Physical Therapist | $105,810 | $83,267 | 21,870 |
| Radiation Therapist | $105,770 | $83,239 | 1,000 |
| Agricultural Sciences Professor | $105,370 | $82,958 | 1,170 |
| Other Treating Practitioner | $105,370 | $82,958 | 1,250 |
| Earth and Space Sciences Professor | $105,080 | $82,754 | 690 |
| Actuary | $105,020 | $82,712 | 1,750 |
| Industrial Engineer | $104,560 | $82,388 | 30,980 |
| College Administrator | $104,390 | $82,268 | 16,660 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $104,170 | $82,114 | 3,670 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $103,760 | $81,825 | 4,780 |
| General and Operations Manager | $103,230 | $81,452 | 431,310 |
| Statistician | $102,960 | $81,262 | 1,390 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $102,890 | $81,213 | 970 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operator | $102,750 | $81,115 | 2,360 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $102,650 | $81,044 | 5,910 |
| Power Plant Operator | $102,510 | $80,946 | 2,100 |
| Powerhouse and Substation Repairer | $102,470 | $80,918 | 2,360 |
| Elevator Installer and Repairer | $102,140 | $80,685 | 2,030 |
| Anthropology Professor | $102,060 | $80,629 | 280 |
| Software QA Analyst and Tester | $101,850 | $80,481 | 19,590 |
| Other Social Scientist | $101,800 | $80,446 | 2,260 |
| Construction Manager | $101,470 | $80,214 | 59,060 |
| Transportation Inspector | $101,440 | $80,193 | 2,290 |
| Management Analyst | $101,400 | $80,165 | 50,990 |
| Network and Systems Administrator | $101,240 | $80,052 | 34,840 |
| Business Professor | $101,210 | $80,031 | 7,710 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $101,170 | $80,003 | 1,060 |
| Architecture Professor | $101,040 | $79,912 | 770 |
| Other Physical Scientist | $100,920 | $79,827 | 2,310 |
| Transportation and Distribution Manager | $100,700 | $79,672 | 28,710 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $100,580 | $79,588 | 160 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $100,400 | $79,461 | 1,300 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $99,910 | $79,117 | 19,120 |
| Chemist | $99,640 | $78,927 | 5,130 |
| Geography Professor | $99,510 | $78,835 | 180 |
| Genetic Counselor | $99,450 | $78,793 | – |
| Facilities Manager | $99,430 | $78,779 | 13,140 |
| Computer Programmer | $99,330 | $78,709 | 7,620 |
| Dental Hygienist | $99,240 | $78,645 | 16,380 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $99,160 | $78,589 | 18,200 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $99,150 | $78,582 | 28,820 |
| Technical Sales Representative | $99,080 | $78,533 | 44,400 |
| Project Management Specialist | $98,440 | $78,083 | 138,960 |
| Physics Professor | $97,760 | $77,604 | 1,110 |
| Postmaster and Mail Superintendent | $97,550 | $77,456 | 820 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $97,510 | $77,428 | 520 |
| Computer Science Professor | $97,480 | $77,407 | 3,540 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,860 | $76,971 | 34,870 |
| MRI Technologist | $96,780 | $76,915 | 2,930 |
| Fundraising Manager | $96,520 | $76,732 | 2,560 |
| Registered Nurse | $95,970 | $76,345 | 271,380 |
| Agricultural Engineer | $95,220 | $75,817 | 50 |
| Architect | $94,490 | $75,304 | 7,820 |
| K-12 Education Administrator | $93,910 | $74,896 | 37,140 |
| Audiologist | $93,570 | $74,656 | 1,020 |
| Emergency Management Director | $93,570 | $74,656 | 1,210 |
| Other Mathematical Scientist | $93,090 | $74,319 | – |
| Biomedical Engineer | $92,600 | $73,974 | 2,050 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $92,580 | $73,960 | 6,960 |
| Environmental Scientist | $92,000 | $73,552 | 5,630 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $90,710 | $72,644 | 11,890 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $90,610 | $72,574 | 840 |
| Detective | $90,510 | $72,504 | 18,870 |
| Landscape Architect | $89,220 | $71,596 | 1,450 |
| Hydrologic Technician | $88,400 | $71,019 | 270 |
| Art Director | $88,270 | $70,928 | 2,480 |
| Chiropractor | $87,520 | $70,400 | 2,840 |
| Political Science Professor | $86,950 | $69,999 | 1,890 |
| Transportation Electronics Repairer | $86,520 | $69,697 | 580 |
| Farmer and Rancher | $85,990 | $69,324 | 610 |
| Fish and Game Warden | $85,980 | $69,317 | 490 |
| Web Developer | $85,800 | $69,190 | 4,910 |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairer | $85,020 | $68,642 | 650 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $84,990 | $68,620 | 720 |
| Nursing Professor | $84,930 | $68,578 | 6,830 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $84,440 | $68,234 | 16,850 |
| Other Social Worker | $84,240 | $68,093 | 2,880 |
| Refinery Operator | $84,100 | $67,994 | 10,510 |
| School Psychologist | $83,690 | $67,706 | 4,250 |
| Clinical Psychologist | $83,660 | $67,685 | 3,640 |
| Social Work Professor | $83,440 | $67,530 | 90 |
| Budget Analyst | $82,970 | $67,199 | 3,340 |
| Talent and Sports Agent | $82,920 | $67,164 | 320 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $82,830 | $67,101 | 2,190 |
| Technical Writer | $82,750 | $67,045 | 3,340 |
| Biological Science Professor | $82,470 | $66,848 | 3,840 |
| Fire Inspector and Investigator | $82,390 | $66,791 | 1,030 |
| Gas Compressor Operator | $82,120 | $66,601 | 1,350 |
| Avionics Technician | $81,950 | $66,482 | 1,710 |
| Chemistry Professor | $81,810 | $66,383 | 1,470 |
| Firefighting Supervisor | $81,710 | $66,313 | 8,660 |
| History Professor | $81,530 | $66,186 | 2,030 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,500 | $66,165 | 5,610 |
| Other Life Scientist | $81,230 | $65,975 | 510 |
| Sociology Professor | $81,220 | $65,968 | 1,040 |
| Hydrologist | $81,080 | $65,870 | 220 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $80,920 | $65,757 | 116,470 |
| Other Biological Scientist | $80,870 | $65,722 | 2,480 |
| Other Business Operations Specialist | $80,820 | $65,687 | 104,270 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafter | $80,620 | $65,546 | 1,840 |
| Professional Athlete | $80,510 | $65,469 | 1,840 |
| Medical Scientist | $80,470 | $65,441 | 11,920 |
| Forester | $80,370 | $65,370 | 210 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $79,910 | $65,047 | 2,550 |
| Occupational Safety Specialist | $79,660 | $64,871 | 17,920 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $79,640 | $64,857 | 2,590 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $79,540 | $64,786 | 12,130 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $79,380 | $64,674 | 4,630 |
| Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser | $79,200 | $64,547 | 910 |
| Geographer | $79,170 | $64,526 | 180 |
| Environmental Science Professor | $79,160 | $64,519 | 380 |
| Other Education Administrator | $79,060 | $64,449 | 4,450 |
| Locomotive Engineer | $79,000 | $64,407 | 3,780 |
| Power Line Installer | $78,940 | $64,364 | 17,280 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $78,930 | $64,357 | – |
| English Professor | $78,900 | $64,336 | 4,310 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $78,890 | $64,329 | 9,980 |
| Claims Adjuster and Examiner | $78,800 | $64,266 | 29,220 |
| Credit Analyst | $78,730 | $64,217 | 6,130 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $78,710 | $64,202 | 31,970 |
| Radiologic Technologist | $78,630 | $64,146 | 20,250 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Manager | $78,500 | $64,055 | 2,880 |
| Transit and Railroad Police | $78,480 | $64,041 | 80 |
| Financial Services Sales Agent | $78,470 | $64,034 | 41,640 |
| Aerospace Engineering Technician | $78,350 | $63,949 | 950 |
| Historian | $78,240 | $63,872 | 130 |
| Financial Examiner | $78,140 | $63,801 | 5,230 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $78,000 | $63,703 | 10,510 |
| Radio and Cell Tower Installer | $77,910 | $63,640 | 830 |
| Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator | $77,840 | $63,590 | 5,980 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Professor | $77,560 | $63,393 | 6,730 |
| Criminal Justice Professor | $77,270 | $63,189 | 1,150 |
| Orthotist and Prosthetist | $77,220 | $63,154 | 500 |
| Epidemiologist | $77,170 | $63,119 | 1,160 |
| Psychology Professor | $77,060 | $63,042 | 3,380 |
| Communications Professor | $77,050 | $63,035 | 2,880 |
| Mathematical Science Professor | $76,990 | $62,992 | 4,870 |
| Cost Estimator | $76,980 | $62,985 | 20,760 |
| Library Science Professor | $76,940 | $62,957 | 180 |
| Health Information Technologist | $76,820 | $62,873 | 2,880 |
| Maintenance and Repair Supervisor | $76,760 | $62,831 | 75,340 |
| Philosophy and Religion Professor | $76,700 | $62,788 | 1,760 |
| Aircraft Assembler | $76,640 | $62,746 | 3,010 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technician | $76,610 | $62,725 | 2,140 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $76,520 | $62,662 | 13,460 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor | $76,480 | $62,634 | 1,460 |
| Other Media Equipment Worker | $76,400 | $62,577 | 540 |
| Other Protective Service Supervisor | $76,400 | $62,577 | 1,450 |
| Buyer and Purchasing Agent | $76,050 | $62,331 | 44,030 |
| Police Officer | $75,900 | $62,226 | 63,100 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $75,860 | $62,198 | 10,250 |
| Boilermaker | $75,750 | $62,120 | 2,340 |
| Telecom Line Installer | $75,740 | $62,113 | 9,700 |
| Logistician | $75,480 | $61,930 | 21,030 |
| Religious Education Director | $75,420 | $61,888 | 330 |
| Compliance Officer | $75,370 | $61,853 | 42,900 |
| Foreign Language Professor | $75,090 | $61,656 | 1,460 |
| Compensation and Benefits Specialist | $74,800 | $61,452 | – |
| Other Therapist | $74,750 | $61,417 | 1,320 |
| Non-Retail Sales Supervisor | $74,590 | $61,304 | 20,690 |
| Construction Supervisor | $74,520 | $61,255 | 90,010 |
| Industrial Electronics Repairer | $74,480 | $61,227 | 13,540 |
| Dietitian and Nutritionist | $74,440 | $61,199 | 5,320 |
| Calibration Technician | $74,100 | $60,959 | 5,020 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | $74,050 | $60,924 | 8,960 |
| Cartographer and Photogrammetrist | $73,970 | $60,868 | 1,780 |
| Other Engineering Technician | $73,860 | $60,791 | 7,110 |
| Other Social Sciences Professor | $73,750 | $60,713 | 1,530 |
| Dancer | $73,445 | $60,498 | 190 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $73,280 | $60,382 | 6,010 |
| Materials Scientist | $72,700 | $59,974 | 300 |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,520 | $59,848 | 63,350 |
| Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor | $72,250 | $59,658 | 830 |
| Executive Assistant | $71,990 | $59,475 | 34,520 |
| Librarian | $71,860 | $59,384 | 9,150 |
| Producer and Director | $71,710 | $59,278 | 6,610 |
| Other Financial Specialist | $71,650 | $59,236 | 13,550 |
| Railroad Brake and Signal Operator | $71,580 | $59,187 | 1,650 |
| Production Supervisor | $70,140 | $58,173 | 58,930 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $69,990 | $58,068 | 10,880 |
| Writer and Author | $69,990 | $58,068 | 2,320 |
| Musician and Singer | $69,867 | $57,982 | 1,430 |
| CNC Programmer | $69,550 | $57,758 | 1,930 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $68,980 | $57,357 | 4,640 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $68,920 | $57,315 | 84,930 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $68,640 | $57,118 | 4,300 |
| Conservation Scientist | $68,620 | $57,104 | 1,970 |
| Education Professor | $68,280 | $56,865 | 6,400 |
| School and Career Counselor | $67,900 | $56,598 | 31,730 |
| Funeral Home Manager | $67,740 | $56,485 | 1,230 |
| Anthropologist and Archeologist | $67,700 | $56,457 | 430 |
| Refractory Materials Repairer | $67,330 | $56,197 | 130 |
| Network Support Specialist | $66,780 | $55,810 | 9,930 |
| Acupuncturist | $66,530 | $55,634 | – |
| Microbiologist | $66,450 | $55,573 | 920 |
| Loan Officer | $66,370 | $55,508 | 21,200 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $66,140 | $55,323 | 280 |
| Wholesale Sales Representative | $65,970 | $55,187 | 95,670 |
| Metal and Plastic Model Maker | $65,920 | $55,147 | 230 |
| Property Appraiser and Assessor | $65,840 | $55,082 | 5,240 |
| Other Special Education Teacher | $65,710 | $54,978 | 880 |
| Preschool Special Education Teacher | $65,680 | $54,954 | 2,010 |
| Dredge Operator | $65,580 | $54,874 | – |
| Music Director and Composer | $65,570 | $54,865 | 480 |
| Surgical Technologist | $65,220 | $54,584 | 10,160 |
| Vocational Instructor | $65,180 | $54,552 | 12,620 |
| Interior Designer | $65,160 | $54,536 | 6,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,160 | $54,536 | 25,220 |
| Office Supervisor | $64,940 | $54,359 | 160,600 |
| Surgical Assistant | $64,930 | $54,351 | 2,840 |
| High School Special Education Teacher | $64,830 | $54,271 | 10,200 |
| Construction Inspector | $64,810 | $54,255 | 18,230 |
| High School Vocational Teacher | $64,610 | $54,094 | 32,250 |
| Athletic Trainer | $64,150 | $53,725 | 3,130 |
| Other Precision Instrument Repairer | $64,150 | $53,725 | 580 |
| Other Professor | $64,110 | $53,692 | 4,600 |
| Other Artist and Related Worker | $64,060 | $53,652 | 260 |
| Stationary Engineer | $63,810 | $53,451 | 890 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $63,780 | $53,427 | 3,820 |
| High School Teacher | $63,590 | $53,275 | 111,660 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,390 | $53,114 | 80,160 |
| Real Estate Broker | $63,390 | $53,114 | 2,040 |
| Middle School Special Education Teacher | $63,360 | $53,090 | 12,580 |
| Middle School Vocational Teacher | $63,330 | $53,066 | 5,230 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $63,320 | $53,058 | 11,710 |
| Other Legal Support Worker | $63,140 | $52,913 | 2,900 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $63,130 | $52,905 | 220 |
| Camera Operator | $63,110 | $52,889 | 1,100 |
| Brokerage Clerk | $63,060 | $52,849 | 1,300 |
| Credit Authorizer | $62,930 | $52,744 | 1,180 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $62,890 | $52,712 | 500 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $62,860 | $52,688 | 46,630 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,760 | $52,608 | 116,260 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $62,630 | $52,503 | 21,400 |
| Millwright | $62,630 | $52,503 | 3,540 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $62,610 | $52,487 | 4,900 |
| Correctional Officer Supervisor | $62,590 | $52,471 | 4,200 |
| Chemical Technician | $62,580 | $52,463 | 6,090 |
| Recreational Therapist | $62,490 | $52,391 | 800 |
| Other Healthcare Technical Worker | $62,420 | $52,334 | 1,460 |
| Gambling Booth Cashier | $62,400 | $52,318 | 910 |
| Elementary Special Education Teacher | $62,330 | $52,262 | 56,760 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $62,310 | $52,246 | 29,540 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,240 | $52,190 | 57,560 |
| Industrial Engineering Technician | $62,020 | $52,013 | 5,060 |
| Lodging Manager | $62,000 | $51,997 | 3,900 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technician | $61,950 | $51,957 | 3,890 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $61,940 | $51,949 | 20,080 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $61,930 | $51,941 | 56,950 |
| Pump Operator | $61,770 | $51,812 | 2,110 |
| Services Sales Representative | $61,680 | $51,740 | 135,030 |
| Property and Real Estate Manager | $61,320 | $51,451 | 45,350 |
| Other Personal Service Manager | $61,310 | $51,443 | – |
| Other Extraction Worker | $61,290 | $51,427 | 1,070 |
| Other Media Worker | $61,290 | $51,427 | 570 |
| Film and Video Editor | $61,220 | $51,370 | 1,040 |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader | $61,170 | $51,330 | 1,620 |
| Surveyor | $61,150 | $51,314 | 6,410 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $60,910 | $51,121 | 1,310 |
| Food Service Manager | $60,770 | $51,009 | 25,990 |
| Postal Service Mail Carrier | $60,550 | $50,832 | 26,700 |
| Fundraiser | $60,320 | $50,647 | 4,020 |
| Bailiff | $60,300 | $50,631 | 590 |
| Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer | $60,290 | $50,623 | 2,250 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $60,280 | $50,615 | 6,230 |
| Firefighter | $60,180 | $50,535 | 28,170 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator | $60,150 | $50,511 | 20,880 |
| Graphic Designer | $60,150 | $50,511 | 13,670 |
| Title Examiner | $60,120 | $50,486 | 6,770 |
| Transportation Supervisor | $60,000 | $50,390 | 60,700 |
| Curator | $59,990 | $50,382 | 690 |
| Other Drafter | $59,990 | $50,382 | 2,450 |
| Watch and Clock Repairer | $59,950 | $50,350 | – |
| Forensic Science Technician | $59,870 | $50,286 | 1,900 |
| Plumber | $59,840 | $50,261 | 44,090 |
| IT Support Specialist | $59,490 | $49,980 | 72,030 |
| Clergy | $59,480 | $49,972 | 3,180 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | $59,390 | $49,900 | 4,470 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,370 | $49,884 | 8,630 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $59,370 | $49,884 | 13,440 |
| Health Education Specialist | $59,340 | $49,860 | 5,320 |
| Rail Car Repairer | $59,330 | $49,852 | 2,690 |
| Clinical Lab Technologist | $59,290 | $49,820 | 29,530 |
| Machinery Maintenance Worker | $59,280 | $49,811 | 8,800 |
| Machinist | $59,180 | $49,731 | 21,700 |
| Hearing Aid Specialist | $59,140 | $49,699 | 970 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $58,810 | $49,434 | 29,870 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $58,780 | $49,410 | 240 |
| Earth Driller | $58,700 | $49,345 | 1,930 |
| Electrician | $58,570 | $49,241 | 76,770 |
| Other Communications Equipment Operator | $58,410 | $49,112 | 110 |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $58,370 | $49,080 | 5,540 |
| Control and Valve Installer | $58,230 | $48,968 | 11,630 |
| Flight Attendant | $58,220 | $48,960 | 13,470 |
| Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent | $58,200 | $48,944 | 3,980 |
| Social Science Research Assistant | $58,070 | $48,839 | 1,180 |
| Occupational Safety Technician | $57,980 | $48,767 | 4,420 |
| Desktop Publisher | $57,760 | $48,590 | 270 |
| HVAC Technician | $57,760 | $48,590 | 34,730 |
| Paramedic | $57,500 | $48,381 | 8,410 |
| Event Planner | $57,470 | $48,357 | 10,730 |
| Embalmer | $57,350 | $48,261 | 680 |
| Environmental Engineering Technician | $57,150 | $48,100 | 1,240 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | $57,150 | $48,100 | 2,200 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $56,930 | $47,923 | 210 |
| Exercise Physiologist | $56,780 | $47,803 | 520 |
| Blaster and Explosives Worker | $56,600 | $47,658 | 460 |
| Rail-Track Equipment Operator | $56,470 | $47,554 | 940 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $56,410 | $47,505 | 4,300 |
| Postal Mail Sorter | $56,390 | $47,489 | 7,900 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $56,290 | $47,409 | 1,410 |
| Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $56,290 | $47,409 | 209,680 |
| Oil and Gas Derrick Operator | $56,100 | $47,256 | 5,810 |
| Chef and Head Cook | $56,080 | $47,240 | 13,270 |
| Production and Planning Clerk | $55,850 | $47,055 | 33,080 |
| Child and Family Social Worker | $55,680 | $46,919 | 21,670 |
| Graduate Teaching Assistant | $55,670 | $46,911 | 13,540 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $55,610 | $46,863 | 4,270 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $55,470 | $46,750 | 1,710 |
| Tire Builder | $54,880 | $46,276 | 610 |
| Craft Artist | $54,690 | $46,123 | 870 |
| Electro-Mechanical Technician | $54,460 | $45,939 | 1,800 |
| Other Counselor | $54,450 | $45,931 | 2,550 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $54,370 | $45,866 | 830 |
| Gambling Services Supervisor | $54,340 | $45,842 | 190 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $54,240 | $45,762 | 9,540 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $54,090 | $45,641 | 13,220 |
| Milling Machine Operator | $53,840 | $45,440 | 510 |
| Other Financial Clerk | $53,830 | $45,432 | 4,660 |
| Actor | $53,789 | $45,399 | 2,160 |
| Welder | $53,340 | $45,039 | 52,000 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | $53,330 | $45,031 | 1,170 |
| Motorboat Mechanic | $53,290 | $44,999 | 1,010 |
| Farming and Forestry Supervisor | $53,170 | $44,902 | 1,150 |
| Lighting Technician | $53,150 | $44,886 | 210 |
| Rail Yard Engineer | $53,130 | $44,870 | 50 |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | $53,000 | $44,766 | 6,140 |
| Probation Officer | $52,880 | $44,669 | 8,100 |
| Correctional Officer | $52,670 | $44,500 | 44,700 |
| Other Transportation Worker | $52,640 | $44,476 | 270 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Installer | $52,270 | $44,179 | 10,260 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $52,240 | $44,155 | 9,700 |
| Forest and Conservation Technician | $52,200 | $44,123 | 600 |
| Metal Pourer and Caster | $52,100 | $44,042 | 500 |
| Rigger | $51,980 | $43,946 | 3,770 |
| Private Detective and Investigator | $51,810 | $43,809 | 3,220 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $51,700 | $43,721 | 14,070 |
| Welding Machine Operator | $51,310 | $43,408 | 1,750 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $51,180 | $43,303 | 47,060 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $51,140 | $43,271 | 1,400 |
| Other Teacher | $51,120 | $43,255 | 5,800 |
| Arbitrator and Mediator | $50,940 | $43,110 | – |
| Preschool and Daycare Administrator | $50,840 | $43,030 | 5,480 |
| Other Plant and System Operator | $50,820 | $43,014 | 3,570 |
| Environmental Science Technician | $50,710 | $42,925 | 3,350 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $50,650 | $42,877 | 3,640 |
| Construction Equipment Operator | $50,460 | $42,725 | 55,540 |
| Agricultural Technician | $50,270 | $42,572 | 120 |
| Motorboat Operator | $50,270 | $42,572 | 270 |
| Archivist | $50,160 | $42,484 | 490 |
| Biological Technician | $50,130 | $42,459 | 2,730 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $50,040 | $42,387 | 7,730 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $49,990 | $42,347 | 1,840 |
| Loan Interviewer and Clerk | $49,980 | $42,339 | 17,090 |
| Vending Machine Repairer | $49,960 | $42,323 | 1,560 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $49,940 | $42,307 | 590 |
| Insurance Claims Clerk | $49,880 | $42,259 | 24,470 |
| Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator | $49,820 | $42,210 | 16,820 |
| RV Service Technician | $49,710 | $42,122 | 1,890 |
| Rolling Machine Operator | $49,660 | $42,082 | 1,680 |
| Fine Artist | $49,650 | $42,074 | 700 |
| Travel Agent | $49,500 | $41,953 | 4,310 |
| Adult Education and ESL Instructor | $49,490 | $41,945 | 1,830 |
| Water Treatment Plant Operator | $49,460 | $41,921 | 10,520 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $49,440 | $41,905 | 4,280 |
| Broadcast Technician | $49,440 | $41,905 | 1,380 |
| Metal and Plastic Patternmaker | $49,390 | $41,865 | 40 |
| Skincare Specialist | $49,250 | $41,752 | 6,160 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $49,100 | $41,632 | 580 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ | $49,050 | $41,592 | 960 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Operator | $49,050 | $41,592 | 10,540 |
| Surface Mining Machine Operator | $49,000 | $41,552 | 5,030 |
| Other Science Technician | $48,960 | $41,519 | 9,170 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operator | $48,950 | $41,511 | 390 |
| Mechanical Insulation Worker | $48,930 | $41,495 | 4,190 |
| Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk | $48,910 | $41,479 | 122,400 |
| Carpenter | $48,900 | $41,471 | 33,540 |
| Correspondence Clerk | $48,860 | $41,439 | 830 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $48,860 | $41,439 | 17,210 |
| Traffic Technician | $48,770 | $41,367 | 650 |
| Insulation Worker | $48,740 | $41,343 | 7,120 |
| Taxi Driver | $48,740 | $41,343 | 460 |
| Transit and Intercity Bus Driver | $48,740 | $41,343 | 11,600 |
| Vehicle Electronics Installer | $48,730 | $41,335 | 1,210 |
| Community Health Worker | $48,720 | $41,327 | 4,210 |
| Home Appliance Repairer | $48,630 | $41,254 | 2,200 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator | $48,490 | $41,142 | 4,440 |
| CNC Machine Operator | $48,480 | $41,134 | 13,190 |
| Cargo and Freight Agent | $48,470 | $41,126 | 7,610 |
| News Reporter and Journalist | $48,470 | $41,126 | 2,670 |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator | $48,450 | $41,110 | 790 |
| Animal Breeder | $48,410 | $41,077 | 60 |
| Other Social Service Specialist | $48,400 | $41,069 | 6,080 |
| Auto Mechanic | $48,310 | $40,997 | 69,750 |
| Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner | $48,250 | $40,949 | 580 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | $48,240 | $40,941 | 5,270 |
| Credit Counselor | $48,220 | $40,925 | 3,950 |
| Metal and Plastic Layout Worker | $48,220 | $40,925 | 190 |
| Mechanical Door Repairer | $48,190 | $40,901 | 2,010 |
| Lathe Operator | $48,020 | $40,764 | 2,150 |
| Other Health Technician | $47,870 | $40,644 | 15,370 |
| Miscellaneous Construction Worker | $47,840 | $40,619 | 3,350 |
| Paper Goods Machine Operator | $47,830 | $40,611 | 3,740 |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installer | $47,770 | $40,563 | 2,490 |
| Food Science Technician | $47,760 | $40,555 | 900 |
| Glazier | $47,730 | $40,531 | 5,850 |
| Word Processor and Typist | $47,720 | $40,523 | 290 |
| Weigher, Checker, and Sampler | $47,710 | $40,515 | 4,460 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technician | $47,680 | $40,491 | 8,720 |
| Procurement Clerk | $47,660 | $40,475 | 3,740 |
| Landscaping Supervisor | $47,630 | $40,451 | 11,260 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer | $47,590 | $40,419 | 5,760 |
| Jeweler | $47,590 | $40,419 | 1,810 |
| Human Resources Assistant | $47,540 | $40,378 | 5,890 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $47,510 | $40,354 | 6,780 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $47,500 | $40,346 | 26,430 |
| Tax Preparer | $47,460 | $40,314 | 6,010 |
| Survey Researcher | $47,330 | $40,210 | 680 |
| Dispatcher | $47,320 | $40,202 | 23,920 |
| Underground Loading Machine Operator | $47,310 | $40,194 | 70 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $47,210 | $40,113 | 490 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $47,060 | $39,993 | 3,940 |
| Tile and Stone Setter | $47,030 | $39,969 | 1,260 |
| Fiber Extruding Machine Operator | $46,970 | $39,920 | 520 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $46,970 | $39,920 | 4,520 |
| Separating Machine Operator | $46,910 | $39,872 | 1,460 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $46,860 | $39,832 | 12,020 |
| Geological Technician | $46,840 | $39,816 | 2,190 |
| Model | $46,840 | $39,816 | – |
| Coating and Painting Machine Operator | $46,750 | $39,744 | 16,600 |
| Security Supervisor | $46,740 | $39,736 | 6,490 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $46,670 | $39,679 | 140,580 |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operator | $46,670 | $39,679 | 600 |
| Mental Health Social Worker | $46,630 | $39,647 | 8,220 |
| Mortician and Funeral Director | $46,630 | $39,647 | 1,500 |
| Court and Municipal Clerk | $46,580 | $39,607 | 15,730 |
| Auto Glass Installer | $46,550 | $39,583 | 2,220 |
| Commercial Diver | $46,490 | $39,535 | – |
| Choreographer | $46,460 | $39,511 | 380 |
| Medical Appliance Technician | $46,430 | $39,487 | 310 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $46,330 | $39,406 | 1,770 |
| Refuse and Recycling Collector | $46,330 | $39,406 | 12,860 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $46,300 | $39,382 | 1,380 |
| Retail Sales Supervisor | $46,280 | $39,366 | 103,410 |
| Quality Control Inspector | $46,210 | $39,310 | 56,390 |
| Door-to-Door Sales Worker | $46,040 | $39,173 | 160 |
| Roofer | $46,030 | $39,165 | 5,740 |
| Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener | $46,000 | $39,141 | 530 |
| Editor | $45,950 | $39,101 | 6,460 |
| Oil and Gas Roustabout | $45,950 | $39,101 | 24,430 |
| Legal Secretary | $45,940 | $39,093 | 13,380 |
| Billing and Posting Clerk | $45,910 | $39,069 | 31,150 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $45,900 | $39,061 | 41,740 |
| Metal Extruding Machine Operator | $45,890 | $39,053 | 4,070 |
| Museum Technician and Conservator | $45,880 | $39,045 | 670 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $45,860 | $39,029 | 21,620 |
| Bridge and Lock Tender | $45,820 | $38,996 | 70 |
| Stonemason | $45,790 | $38,972 | 420 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $45,740 | $38,932 | 22,250 |
| Small Engine Mechanic | $45,720 | $38,916 | 2,270 |
| Bill and Account Collector | $45,710 | $38,908 | 21,720 |
| Pipelayer | $45,620 | $38,836 | 5,010 |
| Other Metal and Plastic Worker | $45,560 | $38,787 | 1,410 |
| Personal Service Supervisor | $45,560 | $38,787 | 11,470 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $45,540 | $38,771 | 6,630 |
| Computer and Office Machine Repairer | $45,480 | $38,723 | 7,140 |
| Construction Painter | $45,460 | $38,707 | 18,330 |
| Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator | $45,450 | $38,699 | 88,780 |
| Dental Assistant | $45,430 | $38,683 | 33,230 |
| Other Maintenance and Repair Worker | $45,360 | $38,627 | 18,580 |
| Mixing Machine Operator | $45,320 | $38,595 | 6,350 |
| Other Healthcare Support Worker | $45,250 | $38,538 | 10,320 |
| Administrative Assistant | $45,140 | $38,450 | 149,650 |
| Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator | $45,090 | $38,410 | 1,440 |
| Furnace and Kiln Operator | $45,040 | $38,370 | 780 |
| Recreation Supervisor | $44,690 | $38,088 | 8,060 |
| Other Grounds Maintenance Worker | $44,500 | $37,936 | – |
| School Bus Driver | $44,490 | $37,928 | 37,550 |
| Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator | $44,450 | $37,896 | 1,050 |
| Electrical and Electronic Assembler | $44,410 | $37,863 | 15,440 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $44,390 | $37,847 | 4,450 |
| Electrician Helper | $44,360 | $37,823 | 7,320 |
| Drilling Machine Operator | $44,350 | $37,815 | 220 |
| Order Clerk | $44,280 | $37,759 | 5,180 |
| Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher | $44,060 | $37,582 | 1,150 |
| New Accounts Clerk | $44,040 | $37,566 | 2,360 |
| Interviewer | $43,980 | $37,518 | 13,930 |
| Carpenter Helper | $43,950 | $37,494 | 2,270 |
| Locksmith and Safe Repairer | $43,860 | $37,422 | 1,420 |
| Septic Tank Servicer | $43,860 | $37,422 | 2,430 |
| Taper | $43,670 | $37,269 | 220 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technician | $43,640 | $37,245 | 6,540 |
| Carpet Installer | $43,610 | $37,221 | 810 |
| Statistical Assistant | $43,590 | $37,205 | – |
| Animal Control Worker | $43,250 | $36,931 | 1,300 |
| Other Information and Record Clerk | $43,240 | $36,923 | 16,770 |
| Slaughterer and Meat Packer | $43,160 | $36,859 | 2,950 |
| Other Rail Transportation Worker | $43,150 | $36,851 | 120 |
| Floor Layer | $43,070 | $36,787 | 1,480 |
| Utilities Meter Reader | $43,030 | $36,755 | 1,360 |
| Upholsterer | $42,930 | $36,674 | 710 |
| Umpire and Referee | $42,920 | $36,666 | 650 |
| Medical Secretary | $42,910 | $36,658 | 78,740 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $42,900 | $36,650 | 7,520 |
| Other Office Support Worker | $42,840 | $36,602 | 22,960 |
| Cutting and Press Machine Operator | $42,720 | $36,506 | 13,290 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $42,560 | $36,377 | 1,760 |
| Printing Press Operator | $42,550 | $36,369 | 9,110 |
| Light Truck Driver | $42,500 | $36,329 | 78,540 |
| Grinding Machine Operator | $42,250 | $36,128 | 2,960 |
| Cutting Machine Operator | $42,210 | $36,096 | 3,650 |
| Foundry Mold and Coremaker | $42,190 | $36,080 | 230 |
| Shipping and Receiving Clerk | $42,190 | $36,080 | 87,280 |
| Proofreader and Copy Marker | $41,990 | $35,919 | 200 |
| Plumber Helper | $41,950 | $35,887 | 7,210 |
| Heat Treating Equipment Operator | $41,690 | $35,678 | 1,450 |
| Housekeeping Supervisor | $41,660 | $35,654 | 13,370 |
| Other Designer | $41,590 | $35,598 | – |
| Photographer | $41,280 | $35,348 | 4,330 |
| Telephone Operator | $41,250 | $35,324 | 280 |
| Metal Molding Machine Operator | $41,140 | $35,236 | 7,460 |
| Other Education Worker | $40,930 | $35,067 | 9,020 |
| Fitness Trainer and Instructor | $40,880 | $35,027 | 19,260 |
| Other Material Moving Worker | $40,780 | $34,947 | 2,080 |
| Conveyor Operator | $40,650 | $34,842 | 2,380 |
| Extraction Worker Helper | $40,650 | $34,842 | 970 |
| Construction Laborer | $40,620 | $34,818 | 123,250 |
| Other Construction Helper | $40,610 | $34,810 | 5,060 |
| Phlebotomist | $40,450 | $34,682 | 12,820 |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,420 | $34,657 | 337,170 |
| Other Food Processing Worker | $40,150 | $34,441 | 6,780 |
| Floor Sander and Finisher | $40,120 | $34,416 | 140 |
| Fashion Designer | $40,040 | $34,352 | 1,850 |
| Molder, Shaper, and Caster | $40,010 | $34,328 | 2,550 |
| Psychiatric Technician | $39,970 | $34,296 | 11,350 |
| Tree Trimmer and Pruner | $39,880 | $34,224 | 4,460 |
| Mason Helper | $39,630 | $34,023 | 880 |
| Other Agricultural Worker | $39,570 | $33,974 | 310 |
| Medical Assistant | $39,520 | $33,934 | 75,340 |
| File Clerk | $39,480 | $33,902 | 11,340 |
| Veterinary Technician | $39,410 | $33,846 | 16,730 |
| Courier and Messenger | $39,260 | $33,725 | 4,710 |
| Plating Machine Operator | $39,060 | $33,565 | 2,090 |
| General Office Clerk | $39,000 | $33,517 | 218,470 |
| Packaging Machine Operator | $38,950 | $33,476 | 22,970 |
| Data Entry Keyer | $38,880 | $33,420 | 17,850 |
| Other Production Worker | $38,850 | $33,396 | 18,340 |
| Demonstrator and Product Promoter | $38,780 | $33,340 | 4,930 |
| Aircraft Service Attendant | $38,720 | $33,292 | 3,290 |
| Dispensing Optician | $38,720 | $33,292 | 6,700 |
| Parking Enforcement Worker | $38,720 | $33,292 | 270 |
| Library Technician | $38,640 | $33,227 | 5,180 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $38,630 | $33,219 | 2,900 |
| Mail Clerk | $38,470 | $33,091 | 3,250 |
| Semiconductor Processing Technician | $38,440 | $33,067 | 6,110 |
| Roofer Helper | $38,430 | $33,059 | 590 |
| Prepress Technician and Worker | $38,410 | $33,042 | 2,320 |
| Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter | $38,340 | $32,986 | 5,530 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler | $38,320 | $32,970 | 93,650 |
| Reservation and Ticket Agent | $38,220 | $32,890 | 18,410 |
| Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker | $38,170 | $32,850 | 840 |
| Other Sales and Related Worker | $38,170 | $32,850 | 11,400 |
| Teller | $38,050 | $32,753 | 25,860 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician | $37,920 | $32,649 | 3,380 |
| Forming and Pressing Machine Operator | $37,710 | $32,480 | 3,420 |
| Bicycle Repairer | $37,690 | $32,464 | 390 |
| Other Building Cleaning Worker | $37,690 | $32,464 | 1,750 |
| Pest Control Worker | $37,660 | $32,440 | 9,470 |
| Orderly | $37,650 | $32,432 | 2,320 |
| Residential Advisor | $37,630 | $32,416 | 3,630 |
| Disc Jockey | $37,565 | $32,363 | 820 |
| Hand Laborer and Material Mover | $37,540 | $32,343 | 216,970 |
| Food Batchmaker | $37,500 | $32,311 | 13,250 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,500 | $32,311 | 88,680 |
| Other Personal Care Worker | $37,440 | $32,263 | 1,400 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $37,400 | $32,231 | 11,260 |
| Forging Machine Operator | $37,390 | $32,223 | 720 |
| Machine Feeder and Offbearer | $37,350 | $32,191 | 3,100 |
| Print Binding and Finishing Worker | $37,310 | $32,159 | 1,820 |
| Fence Erector | $37,270 | $32,126 | 1,800 |
| Emergency Medical Technician | $37,260 | $32,118 | 12,770 |
| Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer | $37,260 | $32,118 | 14,730 |
| Counter and Rental Clerk | $37,250 | $32,110 | 36,600 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $37,180 | $32,054 | 410 |
| Food Roasting Machine Operator | $37,140 | $32,022 | 1,800 |
| Office Machine Operator | $37,060 | $31,958 | 1,550 |
| Cleaning Equipment Operator | $37,040 | $31,942 | 1,380 |
| Painter and Plasterer Helper | $37,040 | $31,942 | 1,220 |
| Maintenance and Repair Helper | $37,000 | $31,910 | 16,610 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $36,840 | $31,781 | 322,710 |
| Landscaper and Groundskeeper | $36,740 | $31,701 | 63,430 |
| Wood Sawing Machine Operator | $36,740 | $31,701 | 1,680 |
| Production Helper | $36,610 | $31,596 | 30,470 |
| Coach and Scout | $36,510 | $31,516 | 15,300 |
| Food Service Supervisor | $36,480 | $31,492 | 137,930 |
| Other Religious Worker | $36,420 | $31,443 | 440 |
| Animal Trainer | $36,370 | $31,403 | 1,080 |
| Furniture Finisher | $36,350 | $31,387 | 980 |
| Other Motor Vehicle Operator | $36,340 | $31,379 | 2,570 |
| Tailor and Dressmaker | $36,260 | $31,315 | 1,540 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $36,140 | $31,218 | 16,680 |
| Log Grader and Scaler | $36,100 | $31,186 | 40 |
| Agricultural Grader and Sorter | $36,090 | $31,178 | 1,950 |
| Concierge | $36,070 | $31,162 | 2,600 |
| Tire Repairer and Changer | $36,060 | $31,154 | 14,170 |
| Security Guard | $35,980 | $31,090 | 106,210 |
| Photo Processing Worker | $35,950 | $31,066 | 160 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter | $35,890 | $31,018 | 8,590 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $35,850 | $30,985 | 40,950 |
| Freezing Equipment Operator | $35,810 | $30,953 | 510 |
| Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur | $35,600 | $30,785 | 13,240 |
| Parts Salesperson | $35,440 | $30,656 | 25,500 |
| Institution and Cafeteria Cook | $35,360 | $30,592 | 24,740 |
| Receptionist and Information Clerk | $35,210 | $30,471 | 78,330 |
| Other Woodworker | $35,160 | $30,431 | – |
| Floral Designer | $35,080 | $30,367 | 3,100 |
| Other Textile Worker | $35,010 | $30,311 | 730 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker | $34,930 | $30,246 | 70 |
| Mobile Home Installer | $34,910 | $30,230 | 700 |
| Veterinary Assistant | $34,850 | $30,182 | 8,440 |
| Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator | $34,790 | $30,134 | 170 |
| Restaurant Cook | $34,760 | $30,110 | 126,620 |
| Telemarketer | $34,290 | $29,732 | 3,660 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $34,260 | $29,708 | 2,200 |
| Locker Room Attendant | $34,100 | $29,579 | 590 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $34,040 | $29,531 | 5,340 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operator | $33,980 | $29,483 | 3,180 |
| Camera Equipment Repairer | $33,940 | $29,451 | 90 |
| Farm and Ranch Animal Worker | $33,920 | $29,435 | 3,750 |
| Preschool Teacher | $33,860 | $29,387 | 41,200 |
| Woodworking Machine Operator | $33,840 | $29,370 | 2,130 |
| Baker | $33,790 | $29,330 | 16,710 |
| Automotive Service Attendant | $33,670 | $29,234 | 6,880 |
| Switchboard Operator | $33,620 | $29,194 | 3,640 |
| Tutor | $33,620 | $29,194 | 10,690 |
| Other Protective Service Worker | $33,500 | $29,097 | 4,360 |
| Crossing Guard and Flagger | $33,350 | $28,977 | 2,830 |
| Crematory Operator | $33,270 | $28,912 | 270 |
| Farm and Home Management Educator | $33,260 | $28,904 | 470 |
| Hand Packer and Packager | $33,090 | $28,768 | 46,510 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $33,080 | $28,760 | 2,250 |
| Janitor | $33,010 | $28,704 | 184,840 |
| Crop and Nursery Farmworker | $32,840 | $28,567 | 4,290 |
| Animal Caretaker | $32,730 | $28,479 | 20,450 |
| Recreation Worker | $32,720 | $28,471 | 18,660 |
| Painting and Coating Worker | $32,430 | $28,238 | 550 |
| Other Cook | $32,150 | $28,013 | 4,650 |
| Substitute Teacher | $32,040 | $27,924 | 29,150 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $31,590 | $27,563 | 5,710 |
| Passenger Attendant | $31,230 | $27,273 | 5,170 |
| Library Assistant | $31,200 | $27,249 | 1,600 |
| Parking Attendant | $31,200 | $27,249 | 12,100 |
| Shampooer | $31,200 | $27,249 | 840 |
| Etcher and Engraver | $31,180 | $27,233 | 630 |
| Motion Picture Projectionist | $31,160 | $27,217 | 40 |
| Baggage Porter and Bellhop | $31,080 | $27,153 | 1,050 |
| Ambulance Driver and Attendant | $31,010 | $27,097 | 550 |
| Sewing Machine Operator | $31,000 | $27,089 | 6,950 |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,800 | $26,928 | 341,640 |
| Barber | $30,760 | $26,896 | 2,580 |
| Hairstylist and Cosmetologist | $30,680 | $26,831 | 22,440 |
| Sports Book Writer and Runner | $30,660 | $26,815 | 440 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,650 | $26,807 | 81,280 |
| Shoe and Leather Worker | $30,620 | $26,783 | 1,860 |
| Funeral Attendant | $30,560 | $26,735 | 2,150 |
| Forest and Conservation Worker | $30,470 | $26,663 | – |
| Dietetic Technician | $30,280 | $26,510 | 1,360 |
| Other Food Service Worker | $30,210 | $26,454 | 4,030 |
| Textile Cutting Machine Operator | $30,160 | $26,414 | 680 |
| Other Gambling Service Worker | $30,060 | $26,333 | 780 |
| Teaching Assistant | $29,850 | $26,164 | 108,960 |
| Garment Presser | $29,680 | $26,028 | 3,490 |
| Maid and Housekeeper | $29,660 | $26,012 | 63,110 |
| Hotel Desk Clerk | $29,630 | $25,988 | 23,690 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker | $29,630 | $25,988 | 17,030 |
| Dishwasher | $29,610 | $25,972 | 33,630 |
| Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment | $29,450 | $25,843 | 37,750 |
| Lifeguard and Ski Patrol | $29,450 | $25,843 | 11,320 |
| Hand Sewer | $29,320 | $25,739 | 240 |
| Nonrestaurant Food Server | $29,300 | $25,723 | 14,340 |
| School Bus Monitor | $29,300 | $25,723 | 2,610 |
| Cashier | $29,230 | $25,666 | 245,730 |
| Hand Cutter and Trimmer | $29,130 | $25,586 | 740 |
| Childcare Worker | $28,570 | $25,136 | 34,160 |
| Costume Attendant | $28,440 | $25,030 | 550 |
| Fast Food Cook | $28,280 | $24,899 | 36,240 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,740 | $24,454 | 460,530 |
| Gambling Cage Worker | $27,480 | $24,240 | 130 |
| Restaurant Host and Hostess | $27,080 | $23,910 | 35,550 |
| Usher and Ticket Taker | $26,610 | $23,523 | 12,270 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendant | $26,570 | $23,490 | 28,360 |
| Shoe Machine Operator | $26,560 | $23,482 | 500 |
| Other Entertainment Attendant | $25,980 | $23,005 | 1,110 |
| Short Order Cook | $25,320 | $22,461 | 7,540 |
| Gambling Dealer | $25,090 | $22,272 | 560 |
| Home Health Aide | $24,230 | $21,563 | 329,590 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $23,240 | $20,748 | 199,610 |
| Bartender | $22,690 | $20,295 | 59,000 |
| Busser and Dining Room Attendant | $21,550 | $19,356 | 60,270 |
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Questions about pay in Texas
What is the highest-paying job in Texas?
BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 1 job in Texas, such as pediatric surgeon. Of the jobs with an exact median, cardiologist pays most: $410,150, or $284,186 after tax.
What is the most common job in Texas?
Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 460,530 people in Texas, with a median of $27,740.
How much do you take home on the median Texas salary?
The median pay for all jobs in Texas is $48,620 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $41,246 a year after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
Which job pays more in Texas than in the rest of the US?
Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Texas, court reporter pays furthest above its US median: $110,080 here, 52% more than the national $72,420.
Where do these figures come from?
Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Texas. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.