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29 Jobs That Pay Over $150K in Texas (2025)

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There are 29 occupations in Texas with a median salary above $150K 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

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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

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Jobs Over $150K
$410,150
#1: Cardiologists
$227,375
Avg of Qualifying Jobs
308,850
Workers in These Jobs

All 29 Jobs Paying Over $150K 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

Texas High-Salary Insights

The $150K+ jobs in Texas are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Transportation fields.

4.0% of all tracked occupations in TX earn a median salary above $150K. The entry point for this group is $151,370/year (Database Architects), while the top earner makes $410,150/year.

Texas ranks #12 among all 50 states for the number of $150K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $150K a year in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, there are 29 occupations in Texas with a median annual salary above $150K. This represents 4.0% 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 $150K+ list in Texas?
The entry point for the $150K+ list in Texas is $151,370/year (Database Architects). Any occupation with a median salary above $150K qualifies for this list.
What is the average salary of $150K+ jobs in Texas?
The average median salary among all 29 occupations that pay over $150K in Texas is $227,375 per year (2025 data).
How can I get a job that pays over $150K 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 $150K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $150K 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