395 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Texas (2024)

There are 395 occupations in Texas with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers at $233,910/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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

395
Jobs Over $50K

$233,910

#1: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

$84,051

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

5,892,910

Workers in These Jobs

All 395 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Texas

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

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$233,910	$227,380	7,800
2	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$225,520	$224,640	2,690
3	Physicians, All Other	$215,590	$239,840	28,660
4	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$210,000	$257,890	N/A
5	Psychiatrists	$208,750	$205,270	1,040
6	Surgeons, All Other	$206,980	$276,680	1,680
7	Pediatricians, General	$196,630	$225,220	2,530
8	Nurse Anesthetists	$196,540	$216,280	5,390
9	Athletes and Sports Competitors	$193,000	$368,110	2,760
10	Anesthesiologists	$186,430	$257,220	1,370
11	Family Medicine Physicians	$180,440	$214,720	5,920
12	Podiatrists	$173,660	$201,210	260
13	Dentists, General	$172,270	$220,000	10,910
14	Commercial Pilots	$168,240	$180,660	6,360
15	Dermatologists	$165,840	$276,120	730
16	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$165,490	$185,320	18,540
17	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$164,840	$169,900	62,620
18	Air Traffic Controllers	$159,100	$146,620	2,060
19	Financial Managers	$155,380	$170,970	63,800
20	Chemical Engineers	$153,350	$158,980	3,280
21	Petroleum Engineers	$147,840	$155,290	11,870
22	Lawyers	$145,000	$177,890	45,950
23	Database Architects	$138,090	$139,570	5,900
24	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$136,200	$126,750	2,250
25	Marketing Managers	$135,050	$150,470	36,900
26	Pharmacists	$134,880	$133,600	24,740
27	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$133,620	$176,430	25,650
28	Computer Network Architects	$132,400	$134,000	14,610
29	Managers, All Other	$131,840	$144,780	45,920
30	Medical Dosimetrists	$131,140	$130,510	570
31	Physician Assistants	$131,080	$134,780	8,630
32	Optometrists	$130,580	$152,060	2,880
33	Human Resources Managers	$130,260	$145,460	17,870
34	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$129,690	$139,340	1,580
35	Purchasing Managers	$128,960	$137,760	7,370
36	Aerospace Engineers	$127,870	$132,800	6,250
37	Sales Managers	$127,560	$144,360	79,050
38	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$127,450	$139,770	4,020
39	Software Developers	$127,000	$125,890	138,510
40	Nurse Practitioners	$126,580	$130,010	20,170
41	Psychologists, All Other	$125,570	$120,040	840
42	Astronomers	$125,050	$116,640	70
43	Veterinarians	$125,030	$129,830	5,660
44	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$125,010	$132,170	1,730
45	Computer Hardware Engineers	$124,630	$119,280	3,590
46	Nuclear Engineers	$124,610	$113,470	460
47	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$124,450	$122,990	8,830
48	Industrial Production Managers	$124,380	$130,850	19,880
49	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$124,330	$140,040	530
50	Nurse Midwives	$123,390	$112,660	210
51	Sales Engineers	$122,970	$128,840	8,090
52	Ship Engineers	$118,490	$115,430	1,190
53	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$116,960	$114,150	4,330
54	Economists	$116,870	$131,480	710
55	Information Security Analysts	$115,040	$119,480	14,870
56	Environmental Engineers	$114,900	$122,980	2,070
57	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$112,020	$126,680	3,170
58	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$110,790	$117,000	2,910
59	Public Relations Managers	$109,970	$126,570	8,040
60	Training and Development Managers	$109,620	$126,530	5,600
61	Administrative Services Managers	$109,450	$129,240	21,990
62	Natural Sciences Managers	$109,300	$122,030	6,690
63	Materials Engineers	$109,280	$121,420	2,430
64	Actuaries	$108,770	$113,030	1,060
65	Engineers, All Other	$108,380	$116,750	8,200
66	Computer Systems Analysts	$107,200	$115,240	50,680
67	Political Scientists	$106,270	$104,930	160
68	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,960	$121,780	740
69	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$105,840	$105,130	6,180
70	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$105,760	$105,320	8,460
71	Medical and Health Services Managers	$105,460	$120,200	51,030
72	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$105,220	$125,760	600
73	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$104,620	$100,980	3,870
74	Physical Therapists	$104,060	$106,960	17,170
75	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,870	$115,210	70
76	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$103,650	$106,100	850
77	Mechanical Engineers	$103,190	$112,310	19,630
78	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$103,180	$114,700	2,250
79	Electrical Engineers	$102,710	$113,820	14,540
80	Industrial Engineers	$102,020	$109,590	24,390
81	Database Administrators	$102,010	$100,490	6,900
82	Radiation Therapists	$102,000	$107,460	1,790
83	Facilities Managers	$100,890	$109,510	10,120
84	Computer Occupations, All Other	$100,720	$106,990	59,460
85	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$100,230	$103,890	22,070
86	Data Scientists	$100,100	$109,000	20,560
87	Power Plant Operators	$100,050	$90,270	3,170
88	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,980	$109,120	660
89	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,610	$114,340	5,720
90	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,280	$104,000	1,780
91	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$99,250	$91,510	630
92	Computer Programmers	$99,180	$100,470	7,530
93	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,990	$97,020	230
94	Occupational Therapists	$98,970	$101,610	10,570
95	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$98,620	$118,310	14,680
96	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$98,490	$117,980	1,600
97	Agricultural Engineers	$98,420	$111,050	70
98	Construction Managers	$98,290	$106,610	45,770
99	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$97,430	$102,530	290
100	General and Operations Managers	$96,050	$122,650	448,530
101	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,000	$93,750	6,980
102	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$95,810	$106,720	26,230
103	Management Analysts	$95,760	$106,600	50,900
104	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$95,640	$90,160	700
105	Statisticians	$95,600	$103,330	1,220
106	Chemists	$95,440	$100,150	4,160
107	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$94,950	$100,050	220
108	Emergency Management Directors	$94,170	$98,940	1,080
109	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$94,050	$98,030	1,190
110	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$93,750	$87,660	11,050
111	Web Developers	$93,180	$98,090	6,130
112	Fundraising Managers	$92,930	$105,650	2,490
113	Physical Scientists, All Other	$92,430	$111,320	1,500
114	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$92,360	$97,380	33,700
115	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,350	$97,830	2,860
116	Financial Risk Specialists	$91,370	$101,820	3,770
117	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$91,100	$94,190	2,250
118	Project Management Specialists	$90,640	$97,680	116,950
119	Genetic Counselors	$89,940	$99,350	90
120	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$89,650	$91,260	810
121	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$89,390	$88,300	16,460
122	Dental Hygienists	$89,160	$87,270	11,510
123	Gas Plant Operators	$88,510	$86,830	1,430
124	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$88,450	$80,710	2,270
125	Financial and Investment Analysts	$87,950	$102,590	25,100
126	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$87,400	$88,630	1,230
127	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$86,770	$94,650	35,080
128	Operations Research Analysts	$86,510	$96,300	11,690
129	Speech-Language Pathologists	$86,460	$91,030	18,790
130	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$86,360	$88,810	1,870
131	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$85,780	$94,190	1,300
132	Audiologists	$85,610	$95,110	510
133	Registered Nurses	$85,110	$90,210	251,840
134	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$85,060	$84,770	2,480
135	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,860	$95,440	520
136	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$84,760	$85,860	8,800
137	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,530	$97,850	1,210
138	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$84,480	$103,600	54,660
139	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,440	$92,520	680
140	Education Administrators, All Other	$84,250	$88,740	4,390
141	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$83,700	$85,270	3,320
142	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,340	$88,810	530
143	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,200	$92,000	3,580
144	Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	$82,980	$79,180	50
145	Social Workers, All Other	$82,910	$81,230	2,530
146	Hydrologists	$82,890	$84,440	230
147	Historians	$82,830	$83,600	60
148	Civil Engineers	$82,480	$95,740	29,660
149	Music Directors and Composers	$82,340	$94,270	170
150	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,840	$90,080	2,470
151	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$81,660	$83,930	1,360
152	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$81,660	$81,200	7,360
153	Personal Financial Advisors	$81,660	$118,390	18,740
154	Food Scientists and Technologists	$81,020	$87,610	740
155	Transportation Inspectors	$81,020	$84,320	3,400
156	Art Directors	$80,940	$94,940	3,100
157	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$80,880	$92,950	8,110
158	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,760	$93,400	1,160
159	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,560	$86,130	1,830
160	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,390	$91,000	1,340
161	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$80,000	$80,140	330
162	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$79,820	$84,190	630
163	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,720	$85,450	4,230
164	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$79,710	$89,890	1,180
165	Landscape Architects	$79,660	$87,610	1,100
166	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$79,490	$85,710	77,840
167	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,480	$88,670	4,090
168	Life Scientists, All Other	$79,470	$88,720	320
169	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,400	$84,800	170
170	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$79,390	$87,120	3,550
171	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,290	$83,480	1,290
172	Gambling Managers	$79,180	$93,720	40
173	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$79,060	$81,630	N/A
174	Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,050	$83,310	2,420
175	Accountants and Auditors	$78,900	$88,820	111,160
176	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,820	$85,540	170
177	Acupuncturists	$78,810	$75,480	460
178	Airfield Operations Specialists	$78,810	$82,470	2,100
179	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$78,750	$77,490	500
180	Avionics Technicians	$78,640	$75,870	2,050
181	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$84,550	2,070
182	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,120	$98,010	520
183	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$77,950	$85,420	560
184	School Psychologists	$77,940	$80,610	6,180
185	Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$77,920	$64,820	3,180
186	Chiropractors	$77,770	$94,040	3,420
187	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$77,640	$77,140	16,360
188	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$77,610	$77,270	3,200
189	Watch and Clock Repairers	$77,520	$74,870	200
190	Labor Relations Specialists	$77,310	$81,210	2,350
191	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,000	$81,100	6,790
192	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,680	$81,240	890
193	Budget Analysts	$76,600	$81,760	3,770
194	Respiratory Therapists	$76,450	$78,130	11,580
195	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$76,200	$79,700	16,730
196	Physical Therapist Assistants	$75,960	$72,060	10,110
197	Insurance Underwriters	$75,800	$79,990	9,420
198	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$75,660	$77,460	570
199	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$75,140	$82,420	4,240
200	Instructional Coordinators	$75,040	$73,940	32,250
201	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$75,000	$73,690	6,080
202	Wellhead Pumpers	$74,970	$72,470	11,550
203	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$74,960	$72,110	1,030
204	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,890	$80,160	1,130
205	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$74,550	$81,720	21,070
206	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$74,520	$72,100	12,830
207	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$74,450	$72,470	19,740
208	Epidemiologists	$74,120	$80,970	640
209	Credit Analysts	$74,080	$83,470	7,120
210	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$74,010	$73,600	57,760
211	Locomotive Engineers	$73,890	$70,950	4,000
212	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$73,760	$74,470	10,690
213	Chemical Technicians	$73,480	$75,070	6,770
214	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$73,180	$82,980	8,940
215	Cost Estimators	$73,110	$76,340	20,240
216	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$73,020	$75,920	4,280
217	Technical Writers	$72,760	$75,950	3,510
218	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$72,690	$77,810	2,220
219	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$72,590	$81,600	3,910
220	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$72,510	$72,820	13,710
221	Logisticians	$72,450	$77,950	21,460
222	Social and Community Service Managers	$72,380	$77,560	9,870
223	Transit and Railroad Police	$72,250	$71,600	380
224	Urban and Regional Planners	$71,910	$76,080	2,020
225	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$71,400	$101,650	41,120
226	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$71,300	$106,020	290
227	Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$71,190	$71,860	770
228	Financial Examiners	$70,550	$83,590	4,330
229	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$70,550	$75,720	66,860
230	Crane and Tower Operators	$70,380	$67,380	7,610
231	Animal Scientists	$69,670	$72,260	60
232	Geographers	$69,280	$74,250	140
233	Compliance Officers	$69,240	$75,490	38,770
234	Therapists, All Other	$68,760	$73,410	N/A
235	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$68,350	$74,720	1,740
236	Materials Scientists	$68,340	$81,780	310
237	Mechanical Drafters	$68,070	$74,250	3,770
238	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$67,650	$74,730	86,650
239	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$67,600	$75,570	38,650
240	Boilermakers	$67,420	$71,270	2,270
241	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$67,390	$71,140	23,750
242	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$66,950	$58,630	1,860
243	Surgical Assistants	$66,590	$71,520	2,000
244	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$66,280	$70,510	3,020
245	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$66,250	$68,560	35,700
246	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$66,220	$65,370	9,320
247	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$66,140	$79,980	520
248	Loan Officers	$65,850	$76,520	28,460
249	Special Education Teachers, All Other	$65,510	$65,120	5,170
250	First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	$65,500	$68,370	1,080
251	Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$65,300	$77,080	700
252	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$65,150	$70,490	9,090
253	Flight Attendants	$65,040	$61,320	13,430
254	Sociologists	$65,010	$68,050	N/A
255	Financial Specialists, All Other	$65,000	$79,020	12,960
256	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,890	$71,210	12,930
257	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$64,770	$66,550	4,270
258	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$64,750	$63,770	31,680
259	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$64,730	$69,770	1,040
260	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$64,690	$75,350	52,200
261	Writers and Authors	$64,530	$69,940	2,180
262	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$64,490	$64,500	12,530
263	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$64,400	$66,440	4,980
264	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$64,320	$67,850	2,910
265	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,260	$65,260	2,130
266	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,220	$68,400	9,160
267	Exercise Physiologists	$64,090	$59,280	1,100
268	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$64,010	$64,120	107,680
269	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$63,880	$62,890	13,130
270	Computer Network Support Specialists	$63,740	$70,430	12,950
271	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$63,720	$65,870	1,040
272	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$63,700	$64,630	17,140
273	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$63,670	$62,130	136,580
274	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$63,590	$64,250	8,470
275	Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	$63,520	$64,610	1,060
276	Pile Driver Operators	$63,320	$60,020	260
277	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$63,300	$63,790	23,990
278	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$63,270	$62,480	69,190
279	Healthcare Social Workers	$63,260	$64,120	11,590
280	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$63,010	$64,130	2,610
281	Interior Designers	$63,000	$67,650	4,850
282	Legal Support Workers, All Other	$62,840	$78,500	2,210
283	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$62,700	$70,580	1,490
284	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$62,510	$70,040	60,020
285	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$62,160	$66,760	1,800
286	Human Resources Specialists	$62,050	$70,200	81,110
287	Hearing Aid Specialists	$61,990	$64,630	520
288	Funeral Home Managers	$61,900	$63,320	1,900
289	Producers and Directors	$61,830	$76,060	7,290
290	Food Service Managers	$61,750	$65,430	N/A
291	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$61,740	$76,240	97,670
292	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$61,730	$67,200	170,150
293	Sailors and Marine Oilers	$61,660	$56,980	5,450
294	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$61,530	$70,490	5,520
295	Construction and Building Inspectors	$61,510	$66,610	16,570
296	Bailiffs	$61,270	$59,380	360
297	Athletic Trainers	$61,260	$64,040	2,430
298	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$61,230	$76,240	31,810
299	Training and Development Specialists	$61,190	$69,020	42,540
300	Public Relations Specialists	$60,720	$66,070	26,380
301	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$60,700	$74,250	110,770
302	Postal Service Clerks	$60,590	$59,680	5,090
303	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$60,510	$63,760	390
304	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$60,500	$71,130	4,680
305	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$60,480	$63,790	49,510
306	Statistical Assistants	$60,430	$53,810	50
307	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,300	$68,390	7,170
308	Surveyors	$60,300	$66,220	5,430
309	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$60,230	$68,330	480
310	Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers	$60,140	$68,590	90
311	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,030	$75,030	5,210
312	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$60,010	$60,780	19,620
313	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$59,940	$70,290	1,370
314	Firefighters	$59,880	$59,120	28,570
315	Surgical Technologists	$59,810	$60,070	9,460
316	Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons	$59,710	$53,450	100
317	Marriage and Family Therapists	$59,430	$61,780	650
318	Designers, All Other	$59,300	$56,430	420
319	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$59,290	$61,780	3,570
320	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$59,230	$54,170	10,340
321	Conservation Scientists	$59,010	$62,100	1,600
322	Microbiologists	$58,890	$64,050	680
323	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$58,820	$62,580	2,970
324	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$58,740	$63,720	28,140
325	Lighting Technicians	$58,680	$66,050	380
326	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$58,540	$58,920	14,500
327	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$58,500	$62,370	9,640
328	Editors	$58,470	$68,760	4,970
329	Millwrights	$58,300	$62,250	2,500
330	Embalmers	$58,190	$59,360	400
331	Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	$57,990	$54,930	1,310
332	Lodging Managers	$57,680	$68,000	3,740
333	Brokerage Clerks	$57,580	$56,330	4,060
334	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$57,340	$53,510	1,170
335	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$57,250	$56,890	41,890
336	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$57,200	$61,130	55,570
337	Fallers	$57,170	$58,120	N/A
338	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$57,010	$56,490	59,170
339	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$56,780	$57,020	28,410
340	Soil and Plant Scientists	$56,770	$72,490	460
341	Bridge and Lock Tenders	$56,600	$51,540	60
342	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$56,600	$62,360	4,410
343	Interpreters and Translators	$56,560	$61,640	5,330
344	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$56,330	$58,570	26,890
345	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$56,250	$57,950	1,260
346	Curators	$55,990	$58,980	620
347	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$55,960	$58,930	1,150
348	Electricians	$55,890	$56,350	70,580
349	Forensic Science Technicians	$55,600	$59,830	2,220
350	Commercial Divers	$55,430	$56,730	150
351	Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other	$55,370	$64,400	710
352	Drafters, All Other	$54,690	$59,540	1,770
353	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$54,450	$57,150	7,460
354	Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	$54,080	$57,400	6,390
355	Tool and Die Makers	$54,080	$59,140	1,180
356	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$54,000	$57,750	810
357	Rail Transportation Workers, All Other	$53,970	$49,790	30
358	Archivists	$53,950	$62,030	260
359	Clergy	$53,920	$54,860	2,620
360	Health Education Specialists	$53,820	$61,380	3,990
361	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$53,770	$63,250	1,660
362	Subway and Streetcar Operators	$53,680	$50,090	230
363	Graphic Designers	$53,100	$57,830	13,760
364	Social Science Research Assistants	$52,880	$54,110	1,630
365	Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	$52,810	$51,590	9,530
366	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$52,610	$57,030	4,050
367	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$52,320	$57,080	29,140
368	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$52,190	$55,780	18,840
369	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$52,150	$57,500	9,730
370	Paramedics	$52,050	$54,770	9,160
371	Set and Exhibit Designers	$52,000	$65,730	300
372	Fundraisers	$51,970	$57,080	5,180
373	Computer User Support Specialists	$51,820	$55,990	72,410
374	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$51,670	$61,430	3,410
375	Recreational Therapists	$51,390	$56,110	790
376	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$51,230	$61,710	3,570
377	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$51,060	$52,090	10,400
378	Sheet Metal Workers	$51,030	$53,560	9,390
379	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$51,030	$58,730	6,600
380	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$51,020	$62,440	260
381	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$51,000	$55,490	16,810
382	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$50,920	$57,470	1,740
383	Rail Car Repairers	$50,840	$54,620	1,820
384	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$50,700	$58,520	3,750
385	Medical Equipment Repairers	$50,600	$57,000	7,840
386	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$50,500	$52,680	10,030
387	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$50,460	$50,650	4,960
388	Floor Sanders and Finishers	$50,400	$48,460	N/A
389	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$50,380	$50,630	21,210
390	Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	$50,360	$58,770	19,590
391	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$50,290	$60,170	2,120
392	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$50,190	$54,640	31,910
393	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$50,170	$54,550	212,770
394	Foresters	$50,080	$58,650	250
395	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$50,000	$65,930	2,580

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Texas High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Texas are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Transportation, and Arts & Media fields.

50.3% of all tracked occupations in TX earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,000/year (News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists), while the top earner makes $233,910/year.

Texas ranks #19 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Texas?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 395 occupations in Texas with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 50.3% of all tracked occupations in TX.

What is the highest paying job in Texas?

The highest paying occupation in Texas is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers with a median salary of $233,910 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Texas?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Texas is $50,000/year (News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Texas?

The average median salary among all 395 occupations that pay over $50K in Texas is $84,051 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $50K in Other States

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

More Salary Data for Texas

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics