Cost of Living in Houston, TX
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Houston, TX to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Houston, TX vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | −1.4% |
| Housing | 104.5 | +4.5% |
| Goods | 100.6 | +0.6% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | −4.7% |
| Other services | 95.6 | −4.4% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Houston, TX
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,267 | $50,680/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,316 | $52,640/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,558 | $62,320/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,097 | $83,880/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,614 | $104,560/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Houston, TX
- Federal income tax$3,749
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,063
- Medicare (1.45%)$716
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$41,881
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Houston, TX
| Job | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $239,200+ | $219,995 | $223,053 |
| Physicians, All Other | $239,200+ | $210,472 | $213,397 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200+ | $199,708 | $202,485 |
| Chief Executive | $239,200+ | $199,683 | $202,459 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | $199,145 | $201,913 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,230 | $156,461 | $158,636 |
| Cardiologist | $187,550 | $139,646 | $141,587 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $174,490 | $130,530 | $132,344 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $172,160 | $128,937 | $130,730 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $172,020 | $128,842 | $130,633 |
| Petroleum Engineer | $169,870 | $127,372 | $129,143 |
| Financial Manager | $166,910 | $125,349 | $127,091 |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $119,245 | $120,903 |
| Marketing Manager | $153,030 | $115,862 | $117,473 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $148,870 | $113,019 | $114,590 |
| Managers, All Other | $144,820 | $110,250 | $111,783 |
| Human Resources Manager | $142,110 | $108,398 | $109,905 |
| Pharmacist | $140,470 | $107,277 | $108,768 |
| Database Architect | $139,100 | $106,341 | $107,819 |
| Purchasing Manager | $139,050 | $106,307 | $107,784 |
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston, TX expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area are 98.6% of the U.S. average, with housing at 104.5%. It is the #101 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Houston, TX?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $59,177 in Houston, TX (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $49,410.
How much is rent in Houston, TX?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Houston, TX are $1,267 for a studio, $1,316 for one bedroom, $1,558 for two bedrooms and $2,097 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Houston, TX
Management Occupations
- Chief Executive — $239,200+
- Computer and Information Systems Manager — $172,160
- Architectural and Engineering Manager — $172,020
- Financial Manager — $166,910
- Marketing Manager — $153,030
- Compensation and Benefits Manager — $148,870
- Managers, All Other — $144,820
- Human Resources Manager — $142,110
- Purchasing Manager — $139,050
- Sales Manager — $135,880
- Industrial Production Manager — $133,870
- Natural Sciences Manager — $132,860
- Public Relations Manager — $130,530
- Training and Development Manager — $126,890
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $124,400
- General and Operations Manager — $119,600
- Administrative Services Manager — $111,650
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary — $105,700
- Facilities Manager — $105,650
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers — $105,420
- Construction Manager — $103,530
- Fundraising Manager — $102,920
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — $99,640
- Advertising and Promotions Manager — $91,900
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling — $76,810
- Social and Community Service Manager — $76,780
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers — $72,950
- Lodging Manager — $64,960
- Food Service Manager — $62,200
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare — $53,520
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents — $102,190
- Financial and Investment Analyst — $101,660
- Financial Risk Specialist — $101,200
- Management Analyst — $101,120
- Project Management Specialist — $99,510
- Personal Financial Advisor — $98,930
- Budget Analyst — $98,330
- Accountant and Auditor — $85,090
- Labor Relations Specialist — $85,090
- Financial Examiner — $82,990
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $82,060
- Credit Analyst — $79,280
- Compliance Officer — $78,860
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — $78,820
- Cost Estimator — $78,200
- Insurance Underwriter — $77,770
- Financial Specialists, All Other — $76,820
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $76,290
- Logistician — $75,940
- Human Resources Specialist — $72,550
- Loan Officer — $67,560
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $67,370
- Property Appraiser and Assessor — $64,220
- Training and Development Specialist — $62,630
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners — $61,770
- Fundraiser — $61,410
- Credit Counselor — $48,100
- Tax Preparer — $47,320
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Database Architect — $139,100
- Software Developer — $129,440
- Information Security Analyst — $126,370
- Computer Network Architect — $124,900
- Database Administrator — $116,030
- Computer Systems Analyst — $113,440
- Data Scientist — $106,750
- Computer Occupations, All Other — $105,440
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator — $101,430
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester — $98,690
- Web and Digital Interface Designer — $96,750
- Computer Programmer — $96,440
- Web Developer — $89,040
- Operations Research Analyst — $86,380
- Computer Network Support Specialist — $74,140
- Computer User Support Specialist — $59,250
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Petroleum Engineer — $169,870
- Chemical Engineer — $138,120
- Computer Hardware Engineer — $137,740
- Aerospace Engineer — $133,970
- Electrical Engineer — $131,070
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors — $130,280
- Engineers, All Other — $130,270
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer — $129,630
- Environmental Engineer — $127,340
- Mechanical Engineer — $125,350
- Materials Engineer — $123,250
- Industrial Engineer — $111,690
- Landscape Architect — $103,670
- Civil Engineer — $100,950
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval — $97,590
- Cartographer and Photogrammetrist — $96,390
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician — $91,450
- Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer — $84,160
- Electrical and Electronics Drafter — $79,160
- Mechanical Drafter — $78,820
- Calibration Technologist and Technician — $78,610
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician — $77,190
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other — $76,120
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician — $69,410
- Architectural and Civil Drafter — $63,120
- Surveyor — $62,960
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician — $62,040
- Drafters, All Other — $60,820
- Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician — $57,150
- Surveying and Mapping Technician — $49,570
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers — $174,490
- Chemist — $106,740
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist — $98,190
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — $95,170
- Physical Scientists, All Other — $91,430
- Biological Scientists, All Other — $86,440
- School Psychologist — $84,850
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist — $82,910
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — $80,470
- Chemical Technician — $65,050
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician — $60,200
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians — $59,630
- Biological Technician — $50,140
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health — $49,170
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other — $48,680
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Social Workers, All Other — $82,610
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — $75,930
- Health Education Specialist — $75,350
- Healthcare Social Worker — $71,900
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $67,370
- Clergy — $61,010
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers — $56,670
- Counselors, All Other — $54,450
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist — $51,820
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other — $50,420
- Community Health Worker — $50,330
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker — $48,880
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $46,100
Legal Occupations
- Lawyer — $157,980
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates — $135,430
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers — $63,470
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant — $62,730
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary — $105,060
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary — $104,320
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary — $103,010
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — $102,500
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary — $101,710
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary — $100,430
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary — $96,050
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary — $80,570
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary — $78,510
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary — $78,310
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary — $77,950
- Instructional Coordinator — $77,430
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist — $75,280
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary — $74,570
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — $69,210
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School — $67,290
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School — $67,200
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other — $66,900
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School — $65,970
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — $65,970
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $65,830
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $65,540
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — $65,080
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $64,500
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors — $62,340
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other — $38,600
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary — $38,490
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other — $37,640
- Library Technician — $37,270
- Self-Enrichment Teacher — $36,570
- Tutor — $33,990
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $33,860
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $32,550
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $29,300
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
- Technical Writer — $87,360
- Athlete and Sports Competitor — $75,550
- Public Relations Specialist — $68,320
- Producer and Director — $63,950
- Interior Designer — $61,220
- Graphic Designer — $58,400
- Audio and Video Technician — $50,410
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists — $50,300
- Interpreter and Translator — $44,490
- Photographer — $41,280
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer — $37,700
- Coach and Scout — $36,330
- Floral Designer — $34,310
- Editor — $29,040
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Physicians, All Other — $239,200+
- Nurse Anesthetist — $239,200+
- General Internal Medicine Physician — $239,200+
- Anesthesiologist — $210,230
- Cardiologist — $187,550
- Pharmacist — $140,470
- Physician Assistant — $137,240
- Nurse Practitioner — $134,560
- Veterinarian — $132,280
- Radiologist — $131,470
- Optometrist — $124,640
- Pediatricians, General — $124,190
- Physical Therapist — $107,700
- Dental Hygienist — $104,930
- Occupational Therapist — $103,580
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist — $102,570
- Speech-Language Pathologist — $100,400
- Registered Nurse — $99,830
- Dentists, General — $98,570
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer — $95,100
- Chiropractor — $88,730
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician — $80,780
- Respiratory Therapist — $80,450
- Surgeons, All Other — $80,140
- Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar — $77,870
- Dietitian and Nutritionist — $77,180
- Athletic Trainer — $72,150
- Surgical Technologist — $71,050
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $63,670
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician — $61,350
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician — $60,650
- Paramedic — $60,130
- Medical Records Specialist — $51,250
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other — $49,500
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician — $46,450
- Pharmacy Technician — $46,400
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician — $44,110
- Psychiatric Technician — $43,320
- Emergency Medical Technician — $38,890
- Opticians, Dispensing — $38,050
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Occupational Therapy Assistant — $81,340
- Physical Therapist Assistant — $77,280
- Massage Therapist — $59,150
- Medical Equipment Preparer — $47,270
- Phlebotomist — $45,540
- Dental Assistant — $43,730
- Medical Assistant — $42,110
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — $40,710
- Pharmacy Aide — $39,140
- Nursing Assistant — $37,970
- Orderly — $37,870
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker — $35,370
- Physical Therapist Aide — $33,060
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $23,440
Protective Service Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives — $108,740
- Detective and Criminal Investigator — $86,390
- First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers — $81,710
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $74,570
- First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers — $62,590
- Firefighter — $59,120
- Correctional Officer and Jailer — $53,810
- First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers — $46,490
- Private Detective and Investigator — $46,110
- Security Guard — $35,460
- Protective Service Workers, All Other — $33,500
- Crossing Guard and Flagger — $33,350
- School Bus Monitor — $29,660
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — $27,540
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Chef and Head Cook — $45,400
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $36,410
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $35,660
- Cooks, Restaurant — $35,050
- Food Preparation Worker — $35,020
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other — $31,200
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — $29,050
- Dishwasher — $28,600
- Cooks, All Other — $27,900
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $27,570
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $26,730
- Cooks, Short Order — $25,720
- Cooks, Fast Food — $23,090
- Bartender — $22,770
- Waiter and Waitress — $22,080
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $21,850
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Tree Trimmer and Pruner — $39,660
- First-Line Supervisor of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers — $38,500
- Pest Control Worker — $37,200
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other — $37,050
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $36,280
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $30,650
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $29,740
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Skincare Specialist — $48,250
- First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers — $46,350
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services — $45,410
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor — $44,890
- Residential Advisor — $36,510
- Tour and Travel Guide — $35,990
- Manicurist and Pedicurist — $35,080
- Concierge — $34,750
- Funeral Attendant — $33,270
- Recreation Worker — $31,200
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — $31,080
- Animal Caretaker — $30,930
- Barber — $30,690
- Childcare Worker — $29,530
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers — $26,860
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $26,400
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Engineer — $127,800
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products — $100,980
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $77,550
- First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers — $76,360
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $73,030
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $63,090
- Advertising Sales Agent — $58,600
- Travel Agent — $50,160
- Real Estate Sales Agent — $49,250
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $46,970
- Insurance Sales Agent — $46,460
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other — $38,820
- Counter and Rental Clerk — $37,710
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter — $37,610
- Parts Salesperson — $34,010
- Retail Salesperson — $31,340
- Cashier — $29,350
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant — $74,850
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $65,990
- Postal Service Clerk — $64,670
- Postal Service Mail Carrier — $62,070
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $57,600
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators — $55,350
- Financial Clerks, All Other — $54,680
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk — $54,090
- Cargo and Freight Agent — $50,220
- Public Safety Telecommunicator — $50,200
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $49,460
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk — $49,220
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks — $48,930
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping — $48,890
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk — $48,700
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance — $48,550
- Procurement Clerk — $48,170
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping — $47,710
- Billing and Posting Clerk — $47,360
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — $46,860
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $46,750
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $46,150
- Order Clerk — $45,620
- Teller — $45,090
- Bill and Account Collector — $44,670
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan — $44,400
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $44,210
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — $42,970
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other — $42,830
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $41,590
- File Clerk — $41,400
- Customer Service Representative — $40,380
- Office Clerks, General — $40,370
- Courier and Messenger — $40,370
- Data Entry Keyer — $39,520
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service — $37,380
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $35,350
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service — $34,330
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — $29,900
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk — $29,870
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals — $35,850
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse — $33,290
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer — $104,350
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas — $79,450
- Boilermaker — $77,090
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $76,020
- Construction and Building Inspector — $66,780
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas — $62,910
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $61,300
- Electrician — $59,180
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker — $58,030
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas — $57,970
- Brickmason and Blockmason — $56,410
- Sheet Metal Worker — $51,870
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker — $51,860
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $51,040
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical — $50,050
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas — $49,940
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining — $49,920
- Carpenter — $49,670
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker — $48,620
- Glazier — $48,340
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall — $48,140
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer — $47,610
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas — $47,260
- Solar Photovoltaic Installer — $47,060
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators — $46,790
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher — $46,600
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance — $46,140
- Roofer — $45,500
- Pipelayer — $45,150
- Highway Maintenance Worker — $45,070
- Helpers--Electrician — $44,840
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $44,750
- Helpers--Carpenter — $44,600
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other — $43,860
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker — $43,200
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner — $43,120
- Construction Laborer — $41,350
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons — $36,960
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay — $103,940
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician — $85,400
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer — $82,710
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $78,250
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment — $77,880
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer — $76,950
- Millwright — $67,750
- Rigger — $64,430
- Wind Turbine Service Technician — $64,050
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $63,180
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — $62,410
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door — $61,680
- Medical Equipment Repairer — $61,080
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers — $61,000
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist — $60,770
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers — $59,850
- Rail Car Repairer — $59,310
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $58,940
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery — $58,310
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer — $56,920
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer — $56,060
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $50,940
- Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer — $47,920
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other — $46,860
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $46,710
- Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer — $46,400
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic — $45,730
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers — $42,020
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers — $37,470
- Tire Repairer and Changer — $36,220
Production Occupations
- Chemical Plant and System Operator — $106,020
- Power Plant Operator — $104,620
- Gas Plant Operator — $85,530
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers — $84,100
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender — $79,430
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $75,330
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer — $69,820
- Machinist — $61,280
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $57,940
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — $54,500
- Plant and System Operators, All Other — $53,200
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator — $51,940
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter — $50,520
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator — $50,280
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $47,900
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $47,550
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — $46,950
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $46,630
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $45,650
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — $45,270
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — $44,060
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — $43,820
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $43,420
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $43,280
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $42,650
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $42,050
- Printing Press Operator — $40,180
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter — $39,240
- Production Workers, All Other — $39,070
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $38,880
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — $38,370
- Butcher and Meat Cutter — $38,120
- Food Processing Workers, All Other — $38,100
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $37,890
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — $37,840
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender — $37,770
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic — $37,510
- Helpers--Production Worker — $37,290
- Prepress Technician and Worker — $35,810
- Baker — $34,290
- Food Batchmaker — $33,830
- Sewing Machine Operator — $33,530
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers — $32,430
- Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender — $32,180
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials — $29,680
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker — $29,260
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers — $239,200+
- Commercial Pilot — $131,420
- Ship Engineer — $131,260
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels — $118,830
- Transportation Inspector — $92,570
- Wellhead Pumper — $79,720
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers — $76,670
- Crane and Tower Operator — $75,500
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders — $61,220
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $60,760
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $56,840
- Sailor and Marine Oiler — $55,610
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity — $50,430
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector — $46,320
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $45,990
- Light Truck Driver — $43,920
- Bus Drivers, School — $43,570
- Conveyor Operator and Tender — $41,140
- Material Moving Workers, All Other — $39,930
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $38,000
- Stocker and Order Filler — $36,890
- Aircraft Service Attendant — $36,480
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other — $34,270
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant — $34,140
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur — $33,920
- Passenger Attendant — $31,240
- Parking Attendant — $31,120
- Packers and Packagers, Hand — $30,690
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $29,650
- Driver/Sales Worker — $28,880