Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links marked with (Ad). If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more

111 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Texas (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

There are 111 occupations in Texas with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Cardiologists at $410,150/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $100K+ jobs.

Click for full breakdown →
AK AL AR AZ CA CO FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NM NV NY OH OK OR PA SC SD TN TX UT VA WA WI WV WY VT NH MA RI CT NJ DE MD DC
$57,873
$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

111
Jobs Over $100K
$410,150
#1: Cardiologists
$146,512
Avg of Qualifying Jobs
1,812,760
Workers in These Jobs

All 111 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Texas

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

# Occupation Median Salary Mean Salary Workers
1 Cardiologists $410,150 $386,680 2,050
2 Neurologists $360,640 $325,270 660
3 Physicians, Pathologists $345,830 $308,250 1,530
4 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $323,010 $316,220 N/A
5 Radiologists $319,320 $292,220 2,330
6 Emergency Medicine Physicians $316,830 $262,170 780
7 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $271,960 $248,730 1,460
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $269,110 $254,300 3,850
9 Chief Executives $257,850 $310,660 8,780
10 Nurse Anesthetists $244,990 $255,820 4,060
11 Family Medicine Physicians $235,710 $262,580 6,190
12 Psychiatrists $228,460 $221,100 1,690
13 Dermatologists $218,670 $291,630 780
14 Anesthesiologists $215,230 $276,470 2,800
15 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $215,150 $275,710 10,930
16 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $200,780 $363,410 490
17 Physicists $184,040 $176,530 580
18 Podiatrists $175,520 $199,380 500
19 Pediatricians, General $173,360 $194,140 2,740
20 Computer and Information Systems Managers $171,530 $181,500 73,060
21 Architectural and Engineering Managers $171,370 $187,520 19,030
22 Air Traffic Controllers $170,080 $156,370 2,060
23 Financial Managers $164,860 $180,170 71,870
24 Petroleum Engineers $164,860 $171,580 9,140
25 Computer Hardware Engineers $163,860 $161,360 7,390
26 Dentists, General $162,360 $178,360 8,920
27 Lawyers $154,200 $180,370 56,580
28 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $152,780 $153,350 330
29 Database Architects $151,370 $146,050 8,270
30 Marketing Managers $147,880 $159,810 44,680
31 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $145,220 $160,070 4,900
32 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $139,990 $127,900 2,770
33 Industrial-Organizational Psychologists $139,520 $130,430 40
34 Pharmacists $138,260 $137,510 24,700
35 Law Teachers, Postsecondary $138,160 $151,140 880
36 Commercial Pilots $137,960 $152,090 4,120
37 Compensation and Benefits Managers $136,930 $148,610 2,230
38 Human Resources Managers $136,500 $151,070 23,220
39 Sales Managers $136,020 $154,120 76,010
40 Medical Dosimetrists $134,680 $144,940 330
41 Purchasing Managers $134,670 $145,520 9,640
42 Physician Assistants $134,550 $135,850 10,110
43 Computer Network Architects $133,310 $134,820 13,650
44 Animal Scientists $132,830 $129,960 40
45 Chemical Engineers $132,750 $144,350 2,610
46 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $132,220 $137,760 9,520
47 Software Developers $132,150 $136,450 163,880
48 Nurse Practitioners $131,670 $131,420 25,970
49 Veterinarians $131,330 $138,150 6,270
50 Industrial Production Managers $130,890 $138,210 21,200
51 Sales Engineers $130,610 $136,030 6,800
52 Aerospace Engineers $130,270 $137,010 6,750
53 Natural Sciences Managers $129,960 $136,780 7,470
54 Information Security Analysts $129,890 $130,710 16,130
55 Electrical Engineers $129,450 $135,580 20,870
56 Nuclear Engineers $128,340 $129,220 190
57 Ship Engineers $127,810 $123,260 660
58 Public Relations Managers $126,670 $142,060 8,190
59 Optometrists $126,000 $124,760 4,110
60 Training and Development Managers $124,280 $132,870 6,190
61 Nuclear Technicians $124,060 $116,620 110
62 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $123,440 $128,830 4,320
63 Nurse Midwives $123,380 $122,910 290
64 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $123,280 $128,830 4,080
65 Environmental Engineers $123,060 $124,400 1,940
66 Data Scientists $122,090 $119,710 25,860
67 Economists $121,420 $135,080 560
68 Computer and Information Research Scientists $121,210 $130,400 1,960
69 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $118,530 $131,650 770
70 Materials Engineers $117,700 $126,480 1,440
71 Database Administrators $114,400 $113,270 6,430
72 Administrative Services Managers $114,190 $132,290 22,980
73 Medical and Health Services Managers $114,150 $128,860 58,420
74 Political Scientists $114,050 $114,140 160
75 Mechanical Engineers $112,410 $121,510 22,080
76 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $111,390 $112,180 3,400
77 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $111,000 $111,000 5,540
78 Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $110,080 $104,730 1,270
79 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $108,150 $159,640 18,960
80 Computer Systems Analysts $107,390 $117,170 47,990
81 Gambling Managers $106,670 $110,900 60
82 Occupational Therapists $106,140 $107,630 13,400
83 Physical Therapists $105,810 $109,270 21,870
84 Radiation Therapists $105,770 $129,700 1,000
85 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $105,370 $113,940 1,170
86 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $105,080 $120,210 690
87 Actuaries $105,020 $119,110 1,750
88 Industrial Engineers $104,560 $114,840 30,980
89 Education Administrators, Postsecondary $104,390 $124,970 16,660
90 Advertising and Promotions Managers $104,170 $123,050 3,670
91 Financial Risk Specialists $103,760 $110,450 4,780
92 General and Operations Managers $103,230 $133,280 431,310
93 Statisticians $102,960 $107,390 1,390
94 Power Distributors and Dispatchers $102,890 $99,980 970
95 Chemical Plant and System Operators $102,750 $95,620 2,360
96 Web and Digital Interface Designers $102,650 $111,600 5,910
97 Power Plant Operators $102,510 $97,000 2,100
98 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $102,470 $98,020 2,360
99 Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $102,140 $93,160 2,030
100 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $102,060 $106,780 280
101 Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $101,850 $104,660 19,590
102 Construction Managers $101,470 $112,680 59,060
103 Transportation Inspectors $101,440 $101,160 2,290
104 Management Analysts $101,400 $110,350 50,990
105 Network and Computer Systems Administrators $101,240 $104,900 34,840
106 Business Teachers, Postsecondary $101,210 $114,720 7,710
107 Nuclear Medicine Technologists $101,170 $101,770 1,060
108 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $101,040 $105,800 770
109 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $100,700 $114,870 28,710
110 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $100,580 $115,440 160
111 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $100,400 $102,010 1,300

Texas High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Texas are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Transportation fields.

15.3% of all tracked occupations in TX earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,400/year (Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers), while the top earner makes $410,150/year.

Texas ranks #14 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, there are 111 occupations in Texas with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 15.3% of all tracked occupations in TX.
What is the highest paying job in Texas?
The highest paying occupation in Texas is Cardiologists with a median salary of $410,150 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.
What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Texas?
The entry point for the $100K+ list in Texas is $100,400/year (Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.
What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Texas?
The average median salary among all 111 occupations that pay over $100K in Texas is $146,512 per year (2025 data).
How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Texas?
High-paying jobs in Texas typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Aiming for a $100K+ Career in Texas?

Build My Resume → · Find Remote & Flexible Jobs → · Get Certified & Earn More →

Jobs Over $100K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

More Salary Data for Texas

All Texas Jobs

Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics