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Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other average salary by city in Texas
- Beaumont$43,980
- Houston$43,490
- Dallas$42,780
- Corpus Christi$41,710
- Longview$41,560
- Midland$41,480
- Austin$40,200
- San Antonio$38,920
- El Paso$36,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | $43,980 | $45,560 | $37,460 | $37,518 | 90 |
| Houston | $43,490 | $43,860 | $38,220 | $37,124 | 99 |
| Dallas | $42,780 | $42,780 | $37,850 | $36,554 | 103 |
| Corpus Christi | $41,710 | $44,060 | $37,490 | $35,694 | 93 |
| Longview | $41,560 | $45,830 | $36,800 | $35,573 | 89 |
| Midland | $41,480 | $39,650 | $37,440 | $35,509 | 96 |
| Austin | $40,200 | $38,750 | $36,340 | $34,481 | 98 |
| San Antonio | $38,920 | $37,340 | $35,520 | $33,452 | 95 |
| El Paso | $36,310 | $35,550 | $30,490 | $31,355 | 90 |
*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.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other states
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary by city and state
More about pay in Texas
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 47-3019.
- 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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