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Editors average salary by city in Texas
- Waco$71,630
- Killeen$70,460
- Midland$67,430
- College Station$66,010
- San Antonio$63,830
- El Paso$61,800
- Austin$60,350
- Corpus Christi$57,680
- Lubbock$55,780
- Houston$45,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | $71,630 | $62,890 | $54,300 | $59,222 | 93 |
| Killeen | $70,460 | $57,510 | $39,010 | $58,399 | 91 |
| Midland | $67,430 | $60,080 | $60,080 | $56,267 | 96 |
| College Station | $66,010 | $60,780 | $52,480 | $55,219 | 91 |
| San Antonio | $63,830 | $60,230 | $46,450 | $53,467 | 95 |
| El Paso | $61,800 | $55,450 | $39,890 | $51,836 | 90 |
| Austin | $60,350 | $52,600 | $30,500 | $50,671 | 98 |
| Corpus Christi | $57,680 | $50,730 | $43,270 | $48,526 | 93 |
| Lubbock | $55,780 | $52,670 | $41,470 | $46,999 | 91 |
| Houston | $45,040 | $29,040 | $29,040 | $38,370 | 99 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 27-3041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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