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Average salary by job family in Austin
| Management | $147,860 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $138,240 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $122,150 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $116,250 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $101,820 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $93,110 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,150 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $73,960 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $65,220 |
| Community and Social Service | $62,090 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,440 |
| Protective Service | $60,090 |
| Sales and Related | $58,880 |
| Construction and Extraction | $57,260 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $52,420 |
| Production | $49,600 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,560 |
| Healthcare Support | $43,000 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $40,120 |
| Personal Care and Service | $39,150 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,880 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $34,330 |
Highest-paying jobs in Austin
- Cardiologists$408,750
- Chief Executives$338,600
- Nurse Anesthetists$297,870
- Physicians, Pathologists$291,820
- Physicians, All Other$273,850
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$269,770
- Surgeons, All Other$266,040
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$264,190
- Family Medicine Physicians$248,690
- Psychiatrists$222,020
Most common jobs in Austin and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 42,190 | $146,480 | $117,850 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 35,000 | $30,130 | $29,310 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 32,690 | $45,120 | $43,720 |
| Software Developers | 31,960 | $143,630 | $134,120 |
| Retail Salespersons | 29,660 | $36,160 | $33,860 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 27,430 | $40,190 | $37,720 |
| Cashiers | 20,490 | $33,780 | $33,940 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 19,170 | $32,970 | $27,260 |
| Registered Nurses | 18,920 | $97,610 | $97,890 |
| Project Management Specialists | 17,470 | $112,640 | $102,390 |
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Cost of living in Austin
Prices in the Austin area are 2% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 98.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $74,580 therefore buys what $76,051 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $428,524, 4.4 times the median household income of $97,638.
$428,524typical home value
$97,638median household income
98.1BEA price parity
2,357,497metro population
Take-home pay in Austin
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $38,230 | $32,898 | $2,741 |
| Median wage | $56,950 | $47,940 | $3,995 |
| Average wage | $74,580 | $61,297 | $5,108 |
| 75th percentile wage | $90,560 | $72,539 | $6,045 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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Cost of living: Austin vs other cities
Salaries for every job in Austin
Management34 jobs
- Chief Executives$339K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$196K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$192K
- Financial Managers$185K
- Marketing Managers$169K
- Sales Managers$163K
- Human Resources Managers$159K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$157K
- Purchasing Managers$155K
- Public Relations Managers$152K
- Managers, All Other$149K
- General and Operations Managers$146K
- Natural Sciences Managers$144K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$143K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$141K
- Industrial Production Managers$139K
- Administrative Services Managers$136K
- Training and Development Managers$136K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$133K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$120K
- Construction Managers$117K
- Fundraising Managers$112K
- Emergency Management Directors$112K
- Facilities Managers$109K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$96K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$87K
- Education Administrators, All Other$87K
- Social and Community Service Managers$87K
- Funeral Home Managers$86K
- Lodging Managers$84K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$80K
- Food Service Managers$73K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$69K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$61K
Legal8 jobs
- Lawyers$185K
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$150K
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$120K
- Legal Support Workers, All Other$116K
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$71K
- Judicial Law Clerks$71K
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$66K
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$64K
Computer and Mathematical20 jobs
- Database Architects$148K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$144K
- Software Developers$144K
- Information Security Analysts$137K
- Computer Network Architects$135K
- Actuaries$131K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$127K
- Data Scientists$127K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$126K
- Database Administrators$117K
- Computer Systems Analysts$114K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$111K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$110K
- Computer Programmers$109K
- Statisticians$108K
- Web Developers$99K
- Operations Research Analysts$98K
- Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other$98K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$72K
- Computer User Support Specialists$66K
Architecture and Engineering32 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$174K
- Petroleum Engineers$171K
- Electrical Engineers$158K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$153K
- Chemical Engineers$149K
- Aerospace Engineers$128K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$124K
- Engineers, All Other$120K
- Mechanical Engineers$119K
- Industrial Engineers$116K
- Environmental Engineers$113K
- Materials Engineers$107K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$107K
- Civil Engineers$107K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$100K
- Landscape Architects$90K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$85K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$80K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Mechanical Drafters$78K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$76K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$71K
- Surveyors$70K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Drafters, All Other$67K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$55K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical49 jobs
- Cardiologists$409K
- Nurse Anesthetists$298K
- Physicians, Pathologists$292K
- Physicians, All Other$274K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$270K
- Surgeons, All Other$266K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$264K
- Family Medicine Physicians$249K
- Psychiatrists$222K
- Dentists, General$211K
- Pediatricians, General$165K
- Veterinarians$145K
- Pharmacists$144K
- Physician Assistants$141K
- Nurse Practitioners$135K
- Optometrists$132K
- Radiation Therapists$114K
- Occupational Therapists$113K
- Physical Therapists$112K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$109K
- Audiologists$108K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$106K
- Dental Hygienists$100K
- Chiropractors$99K
- Registered Nurses$98K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$94K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$92K
- Therapists, All Other$90K
- Surgical Assistants$88K
- Respiratory Therapists$85K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$84K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$76K
- Surgical Technologists$72K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$70K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Paramedics$70K
- Athletic Trainers$67K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$66K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$58K
- Exercise Physiologists$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$52K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$49K
- Pharmacy Technicians$48K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$47K
- Opticians, Dispensing$46K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$44K
- Psychiatric Technicians$43K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$179K
- Management Analysts$120K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$117K
- Financial Risk Specialists$115K
- Project Management Specialists$113K
- Financial Examiners$96K
- Credit Analysts$94K
- Accountants and Auditors$91K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$90K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$87K
- Cost Estimators$87K
- Budget Analysts$86K
- Logisticians$86K
- Insurance Underwriters$84K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$83K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$82K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$81K
- Human Resources Specialists$81K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$78K
- Compliance Officers$77K
- Labor Relations Specialists$77K
- Training and Development Specialists$75K
- Loan Officers$75K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75K
- Fundraisers$68K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$65K
- Tax Preparers$60K
- Credit Counselors$52K
Life, Physical, and Social Science33 jobs
- Physicists$153K
- Economists$132K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$114K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$112K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$105K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$104K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$103K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$103K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$94K
- School Psychologists$92K
- Chemists$89K
- Urban and Regional Planners$87K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$82K
- Foresters$82K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$79K
- Geographers$79K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$78K
- Hydrologists$78K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$75K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$74K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$74K
- Epidemiologists$74K
- Conservation Scientists$71K
- Forensic Science Technicians$69K
- Microbiologists$67K
- Social Science Research Assistants$64K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$62K
- Chemical Technicians$62K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$60K
- Biological Technicians$58K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$58K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$48K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media28 jobs
- Art Directors$122K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$114K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$110K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$101K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$100K
- Producers and Directors$97K
- Technical Writers$94K
- Writers and Authors$93K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$90K
- Interior Designers$81K
- Film and Video Editors$77K
- Public Relations Specialists$76K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$75K
- Interpreters and Translators$72K
- Graphic Designers$70K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$67K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$66K
- Designers, All Other$66K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$65K
- Broadcast Technicians$65K
- Coaches and Scouts$64K
- Editors$60K
- Audio and Video Technicians$58K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$57K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$46K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44K
- Photographers$42K
- Floral Designers$38K
Educational Instruction and Library56 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$179K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$170K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$160K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$146K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$142K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$135K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$117K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$115K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$90K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$86K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Instructional Coordinators$83K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$73K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$72K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$71K
- Curators$69K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Archivists$64K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$63K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$57K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$53K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$53K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$51K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$47K
- Library Technicians$46K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$45K
- Tutors$40K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$74K
- Social Workers, All Other$73K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$71K
- Healthcare Social Workers$71K
- Clergy$64K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$59K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57K
- Counselors, All Other$54K
- Community Health Workers$53K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$53K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$52K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair38 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$99K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$84K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$77K
- Avionics Technicians$76K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$73K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$71K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$70K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$67K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$66K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$65K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$64K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$63K
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians$62K
- Riggers$61K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$61K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$60K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$51K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$51K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$50K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$49K
- Home Appliance Repairers$49K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$49K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47K
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers$42K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$40K
Protective Service18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$128K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$93K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$86K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$83K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$77K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$60K
- Firefighters$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$51K
- Animal Control Workers$47K
- Security Guards$42K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$41K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$39K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$36K
- School Bus Monitors$32K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Engineers$146K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$107K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$91K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$86K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$77K
- Real Estate Brokers$76K
- Advertising Sales Agents$73K
- Insurance Sales Agents$68K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$68K
- Travel Agents$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$49K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$48K
- Telemarketers$45K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Cashiers$34K
Construction and Extraction30 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$76K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$63K
- Electricians$61K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$60K
- Sheet Metal Workers$58K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$56K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$55K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$54K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$54K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$54K
- Carpenters$54K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$53K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$53K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$52K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$52K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$52K
- Pipelayers$50K
- Glaziers$50K
- Roofers$50K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$48K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Helpers--Carpenters$44K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$40K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$38K
Office and Administrative Support46 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$78K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$73K
- Brokerage Clerks$72K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$60K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Desktop Publishers$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$56K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$56K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$55K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$55K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$52K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$52K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49K
- Procurement Clerks$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$47K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47K
- Order Clerks$47K
- File Clerks$47K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$46K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$46K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$45K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$44K
- Couriers and Messengers$44K
- Telephone Operators$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$42K
- Tellers$42K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$40K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Production54 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$108K
- Power Plant Operators$95K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$65K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$63K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$63K
- Machinists$61K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$59K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$58K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$57K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$57K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54K
- Tool and Die Makers$53K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$50K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$49K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$49K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$48K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$45K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$45K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Printing Press Operators$44K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$43K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$43K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$43K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$43K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$42K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Food Batchmakers$40K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Furniture Finishers$40K
- Bakers$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$37K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$36K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32K
Transportation and Material Moving25 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$208K
- Commercial Pilots$142K
- Transportation Inspectors$81K
- Crane and Tower Operators$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$58K
- Traffic Technicians$57K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$48K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$46K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$44K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$41K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Parking Attendants$31K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$86K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$82K
- Massage Therapists$66K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$59K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$53K
- Dental Assistants$51K
- Phlebotomists$46K
- Medical Assistants$45K
- Pharmacy Aides$43K
- Nursing Assistants$41K
- Orderlies$40K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37K
- Medical Transcriptionists$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Personal Care and Service24 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$48K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$46K
- Residential Advisors$46K
- Barbers$45K
- Animal Trainers$45K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$44K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44K
- Tour and Travel Guides$42K
- Recreation Workers$40K
- Animal Caretakers$38K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$37K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$37K
- Concierges$36K
- Costume Attendants$36K
- Funeral Attendants$36K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$31K
- Childcare Workers$30K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$29K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$53K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$45K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$41K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Cooks, Fast Food$39K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Cooks, All Other$36K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Dishwashers$34K
- Waiters and Waitresses$33K
- Bartenders$33K
- Cooks, Short Order$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
Jobs paid by the hour in Austin
For 1 job in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $35.70 | $31.49 | 120 |
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Salary in Austin: questions
What is a good salary in Austin?
Half of all workers in the Austin metro earn less than $56,950 and the average is $74,580. Earning more than $90,560 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Austin to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $68,421, because prices here are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Austin?
Cardiologists ($408,750), Chief Executives ($338,600), Nurse Anesthetists ($297,870).
What is the average salary in Round Rock?
Round Rock is part of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, where the average salary is $74,580 a year and the median $56,950. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Round Rock, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in San Marcos?
San Marcos is part of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, where the average salary is $74,580 a year and the median $56,950. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for San Marcos, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX (12420), all occupations and 598 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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