Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
Careers in Austin, TX: pay and employment for 534 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 12420), which includes Austin, Round Rock and San Marcos and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Austin city limits.
Quick answer
In the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan area (CBSA 12420), BLS OEWS counted 1,293,690 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $56,950 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($288,150), Physicians, All Other ($276,600), IT Manager ($176,990). The largest occupations are Operations Manager (42,190), Fast Food and Counter Workers (35,000), Customer Service Representative (32,690).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan area at 98.1 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 2% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Austin, TX.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- CEO$288,150 median · 950 employed
- Physicians, All Other$276,600 median · 1,550 employed
- IT Manager$176,990 median · 11,050 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$176,540 median · 3,130 employed
- Financial Manager$167,180 median · 7,210 employed
- Computer Hardware Engineer$165,530 median · 3,850 employed
- Marketing Manager$164,920 median · 7,170 employed
- Electronics Engineer$162,960 median · 1,960 employed
- Judge$153,990 median · 710 employed
- Lawyer$153,330 median · 7,540 employed
Largest occupations
- Operations Manager42,190 employed · $117,850 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers35,000 employed · $29,310 median
- Customer Service Representative32,690 employed · $43,720 median
- Software Engineer31,960 employed · $134,120 median
- Sales Associate29,660 employed · $33,860 median
- Stocker27,430 employed · $37,720 median
- Cashier20,490 employed · $33,940 median
- Server19,170 employed · $27,260 median
- Registered Nurse18,920 employed · $97,890 median
- Project Manager17,470 employed · $102,390 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$102,720 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$96,240 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Aircraft Mechanic$84,440 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Police Officer$82,290 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$82,120 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Detective$78,970 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,800 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Home Inspector$77,730 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$77,380 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,270 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Austin, TX
Dental Hygienist$105,480 medianDental Assistant$48,500 medianParalegal$64,140 medianMedical Assistant$45,820 medianProject Manager$102,390 medianSurgical Tech$73,810 medianElectrician$60,390 medianAccountant$83,120 medianDentist$188,190 medianData Scientist$127,360 medianCRNA$244,990 medianRadiology Tech$83,870 medianPharmacy Technician$47,010 medianLPN$64,580 medianPharmacist$151,290 medianPhysical Therapist$103,630 medianPhysician Assistant$134,550 medianPhlebotomist$45,570 medianReal Estate Agent$45,740 medianCNA$38,550 medianBartender$23,670 medianGraphic Designer$65,060 medianUX Designer$119,950 medianExecutive Assistant$69,600 medianNurse Practitioner$128,050 medianMRI Tech$93,490 medianSterile Processing Technician$49,270 medianRegistered Nurse$97,890 medianVet Tech$45,100 medianHVAC Technician$60,820 medianMarketing Manager$164,920 medianOffice Manager$76,240 medianConstruction Manager$102,980 medianElectrical Engineer$145,360 medianEsthetician$54,850 medianOperations Manager$117,850 medianHR Manager$140,670 median
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All 534 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $117,850U.S. $105,770 | $146,480 | 42,190 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $29,310U.S. $31,200 | $30,130 | 35,000 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $43,720U.S. $44,770 | $45,120 | 32,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $134,120U.S. $135,980 | $143,630 | 31,960 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $33,860U.S. $35,410 | $36,160 | 29,660 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $37,720U.S. $37,330 | $40,190 | 27,430 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $33,940U.S. $32,880 | $33,780 | 20,490 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $27,260U.S. $35,230 | $32,970 | 19,170 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $97,890U.S. $97,550 | $97,610 | 18,920 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $102,390U.S. $102,320 | $112,640 | 17,470 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $76,240U.S. $69,500 | $77,840 | 17,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,900U.S. $69,990 | $77,010 | 16,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $44,870U.S. $45,010 | $45,370 | 16,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $36,930U.S. $36,840 | $37,070 | 15,470 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $38,530U.S. $40,240 | $40,380 | 13,900 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,470U.S. $47,540 | $48,920 | 13,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $36,810U.S. $37,390 | $36,430 | 13,000 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $28,370U.S. $35,800 | $29,310 | 12,490 | n/a | n/a |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $83,120U.S. $83,680 | $91,300 | 12,480 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,730U.S. $49,590 | $52,170 | 12,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $40,650U.S. $44,080 | $45,310 | 12,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $54,320U.S. $50,670 | $54,740 | 11,900 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $79,490U.S. $83,050 | $87,480 | 11,820 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $44,000U.S. $47,120 | $44,360 | 11,140 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $176,990U.S. $175,140 | $192,450 | 11,050 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $57,110U.S. $58,640 | $58,460 | 10,760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $129,470U.S. $116,580 | $127,000 | 10,100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $151,760U.S. $148,270 | $163,490 | 9,880 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $61,990U.S. $61,860 | $66,060 | 9,680 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $34,880U.S. $35,320 | $34,550 | 9,350 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $75,860U.S. $75,940 | $80,840 | 8,940 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $83,170U.S. $104,920 | $107,260 | 8,620 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $69,600U.S. $76,590 | $73,170 | 8,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $61,270U.S. $63,970 | $60,310 | 8,450 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $37,920U.S. $38,020 | $41,500 | 8,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $80,460U.S. $78,760 | $89,840 | 8,270 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,320U.S. $72,040 | $64,230 | 8,160 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $36,740U.S. $36,780 | $37,160 | 8,160 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $77,800U.S. $79,920 | $78,510 | 8,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $49,730U.S. $48,520 | $54,200 | 7,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $38,370U.S. $39,150 | $40,920 | 7,600 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $153,330U.S. $159,670 | $184,630 | 7,540 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $36,690U.S. $38,010 | $37,720 | 7,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $60,390U.S. $63,190 | $60,850 | 7,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $167,180U.S. $166,570 | $184,970 | 7,210 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $164,920U.S. $166,790 | $169,070 | 7,170 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $23,670U.S. $34,340 | $32,760 | 7,130 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $104,590U.S. $105,850 | $114,150 | 6,930 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $106,600U.S. $101,860 | $120,190 | 6,540 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $134,030U.S. $141,900 | $149,320 | 6,420 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,820U.S. $44,860 | $50,530 | 6,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $44,060U.S. $45,260 | $45,010 | 6,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $39,850U.S. $44,650 | $42,040 | 6,220 | n/a | n/a |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $60,750U.S. $65,120 | $60,770 | 6,190 | n/a | n/a |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $71,710U.S. $69,280 | $75,260 | 6,060 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $27,260U.S. $33,980 | $26,960 | 6,050 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $102,980U.S. $114,990 | $116,740 | 6,040 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $46,510U.S. $45,930 | $47,210 | 6,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $74,310U.S. $72,080 | $86,040 | 5,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $32,760U.S. $35,510 | $32,930 | 5,840 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,820U.S. $45,690 | $45,390 | 5,830 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $61,380U.S. $64,370 | $61,690 | 5,730 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $38,550U.S. $42,260 | $41,300 | 5,600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $76,270U.S. $79,860 | $80,940 | 5,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,810U.S. $63,800 | $63,760 | 5,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $50,610U.S. $50,620 | $57,440 | 5,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $126,110U.S. $123,860 | $142,730 | 5,160 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $104,520U.S. $99,130 | $110,570 | 5,030 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $50,960U.S. $59,850 | $54,790 | 5,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $100,470U.S. $100,840 | $106,510 | 4,940 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $125,000U.S. $114,130 | $136,230 | 4,790 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $82,290U.S. $76,210 | $82,910 | 4,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,560U.S. $30,890 | $38,950 | 4,540 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $64,140U.S. $62,890 | $70,870 | 4,390 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $50,850U.S. $62,280 | $68,060 | 4,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $77,150U.S. $77,710 | $81,950 | 4,340 | n/a | n/a |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $36,160U.S. $38,140 | $38,190 | 4,280 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $46,430U.S. $46,420 | $46,740 | 4,250 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $69,470U.S. $74,750 | $75,960 | 4,170 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,260U.S. $48,570 | $56,970 | 4,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $145,360U.S. $120,630 | $157,930 | 4,070 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $77,870U.S. $78,660 | $105,970 | 4,000 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $165,530U.S. $161,740 | $174,450 | 3,850 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $61,920U.S. $62,890 | $66,270 | 3,820 | n/a | n/a |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $127,360U.S. $120,230 | $126,830 | 3,730 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $70,720U.S. $80,730 | $77,260 | 3,670 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $35,360U.S. $34,810 | $34,030 | 3,670 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,220U.S. $38,770 | $37,660 | 3,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $64,580U.S. $64,400 | $66,080 | 3,620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $38,220U.S. $41,300 | $43,030 | 3,550 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $101,530U.S. $102,740 | $117,380 | 3,530 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $61,570U.S. $64,330 | $64,140 | 3,500 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,280U.S. $49,230 | $56,300 | 3,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $103,610U.S. $102,440 | $115,630 | 3,440 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $71,470U.S. $74,450 | $74,050 | 3,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $28,470U.S. $34,980 | $30,340 | 3,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $103,070U.S. $104,300 | $109,660 | 3,340 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $37,120U.S. $47,160 | $43,520 | 3,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $125,190U.S. $104,590 | $141,460 | 3,270 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $78,740U.S. $77,440 | $82,670 | 3,260 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $29,130U.S. $31,200 | $28,960 | 3,250 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $60,820U.S. $61,010 | $63,930 | 3,140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $176,540U.S. $171,270 | $196,210 | 3,130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $47,010U.S. $45,750 | $47,550 | 3,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,930U.S. $69,390 | $72,840 | 3,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $46,910U.S. $47,920 | $45,990 | 3,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,500U.S. $48,070 | $51,440 | 3,010 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $49,070U.S. $48,500 | $50,390 | 3,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,660U.S. $64,520 | $67,570 | 2,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,780U.S. $59,350 | $71,150 | 2,930 | n/a | n/a |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $35,490U.S. $36,280 | $34,560 | 2,930 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $52,300U.S. $59,650 | $57,820 | 2,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $106,290U.S. $97,870 | $106,310 | 2,860 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $35,220U.S. $35,790 | $43,780 | 2,800 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $140,670U.S. $149,280 | $158,900 | 2,730 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,050U.S. $132,300 | $135,000 | 2,700 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $49,410U.S. $57,020 | $51,780 | 2,650 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $86,580U.S. $105,870 | $96,140 | 2,600 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $31,200U.S. $35,830 | $33,820 | 2,600 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,740U.S. $52,830 | $67,940 | 2,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $27,760U.S. $32,150 | $29,200 | 2,560 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $50,260U.S. $60,580 | $53,850 | 2,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $35,040U.S. $35,360 | $37,660 | 2,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $38,510U.S. $46,800 | $46,550 | 2,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $49,150U.S. $45,930 | $49,870 | 2,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $103,630U.S. $102,760 | $111,940 | 2,470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $44,220U.S. $49,500 | $46,150 | 2,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $31,770U.S. $35,070 | $33,250 | 2,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,100U.S. $129,180 | $136,890 | 2,390 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $58,830U.S. $59,280 | $59,600 | 2,300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $36,670U.S. $37,450 | $37,120 | 2,210 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $59,040U.S. $53,750 | $58,630 | 2,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $42,000U.S. $45,850 | $44,800 | 2,110 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $73,390U.S. $87,520 | $91,400 | 2,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,990U.S. $105,070 | $179,140 | 2,010 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $78,650U.S. $78,740 | $87,400 | 1,990 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $102,720U.S. $107,230 | $119,710 | 1,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $60,550U.S. $60,550 | $61,900 | 1,970 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $162,960U.S. $130,220 | $152,610 | 1,960 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $34,280U.S. $41,670 | $36,700 | 1,910 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,210U.S. $76,690 | $75,140 | 1,890 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $32,610U.S. $35,360 | $32,350 | 1,890 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $65,060U.S. $62,960 | $70,170 | 1,880 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $38,230U.S. $36,560 | $39,560 | 1,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,100U.S. $47,380 | $43,920 | 1,870 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $59,570U.S. $62,930 | $61,290 | 1,860 | n/a | n/a |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $46,550U.S. $49,400 | $46,990 | 1,860 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $151,290U.S. $140,910 | $143,520 | 1,800 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,260U.S. $33,580 | $38,620 | 1,800 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $106,690U.S. $104,110 | $118,640 | 1,790 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $74,290U.S. $78,000 | $74,750 | 1,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $47,310U.S. $47,030 | $48,010 | 1,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $59,470U.S. $58,940 | $59,870 | 1,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $51,700U.S. $48,700 | $52,480 | 1,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $70,610U.S. $81,100 | $78,020 | 1,730 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $78,460U.S. $82,320 | $85,850 | 1,720 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,780U.S. $66,270 | $64,690 | 1,720 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $78,970U.S. $93,790 | $81,950 | 1,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,400U.S. $62,470 | $68,120 | 1,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $133,710U.S. $134,050 | $134,930 | 1,700 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $37,190U.S. $47,320 | $63,560 | 1,700 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,860U.S. $59,050 | $49,460 | 1,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $74,540U.S. $78,210 | $82,670 | 1,690 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $58,640U.S. $59,550 | $59,770 | 1,670 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $39,190U.S. $40,110 | $42,230 | 1,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $46,890U.S. $49,230 | $49,870 | 1,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $55,660U.S. $54,210 | $55,890 | 1,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $44,360U.S. $45,670 | $45,440 | 1,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $59,990U.S. $61,160 | $64,600 | 1,610 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $88,190U.S. $88,940 | $98,030 | 1,600 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $122,050U.S. $100,330 | $113,410 | 1,600 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $35,840U.S. $37,160 | $36,800 | 1,600 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $40,610U.S. $45,130 | $42,830 | 1,590 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $42,660U.S. $43,030 | $41,580 | 1,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $80,030U.S. $80,390 | $86,630 | 1,580 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $50,900U.S. $50,020 | $55,010 | 1,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $61,070U.S. $61,770 | $63,670 | 1,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $276,600U.S. $265,930 | $273,850 | 1,550 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $36,980U.S. $38,630 | $43,710 | 1,540 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $64,360U.S. $76,220 | $72,060 | 1,520 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $83,870U.S. $80,110 | $83,110 | 1,520 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $49,570U.S. $50,340 | $53,630 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $129,390U.S. $126,060 | $139,150 | 1,430 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $77,730U.S. $74,690 | $75,550 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $49,560U.S. $49,690 | $48,140 | 1,410 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $41,780U.S. $49,100 | $45,700 | 1,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $60,460U.S. $58,450 | $66,040 | 1,360 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $28,520U.S. $32,910 | $30,280 | 1,350 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $35,950U.S. $43,350 | $39,970 | 1,330 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,990U.S. $51,140 | $52,290 | 1,320 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $46,590U.S. $48,590 | $50,630 | 1,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $74,230U.S. $66,150 | $75,930 | 1,300 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $41,820U.S. $41,340 | $42,350 | 1,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,990U.S. $61,800 | $58,030 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $55,120U.S. $54,890 | $59,780 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,480U.S. $98,100 | $99,890 | 1,270 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $46,120U.S. $45,920 | $45,740 | 1,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $82,120U.S. $95,320 | $81,310 | 1,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $36,560U.S. $37,290 | $37,610 | 1,270 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $76,810U.S. $63,820 | $73,770 | 1,260 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $69,970U.S. $78,190 | $69,160 | 1,240 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $80,730U.S. $90,150 | $81,130 | 1,240 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $32,720U.S. $34,890 | $33,070 | 1,240 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $137,960U.S. $124,900 | $145,670 | 1,230 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $129,400U.S. $107,310 | $179,150 | 1,210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $59,030U.S. $58,750 | $60,820 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $78,050U.S. $90,360 | $97,300 | 1,200 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $98,850U.S. $106,660 | $108,990 | 1,190 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,500U.S. $72,300 | $86,300 | 1,190 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $55,940U.S. $55,570 | $61,370 | 1,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $84,930U.S. $68,380 | $82,060 | 1,180 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,160U.S. $54,240 | $54,870 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $38,670U.S. $39,390 | $43,690 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $38,870U.S. $39,070 | $40,010 | 1,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $52,600U.S. $77,920 | $60,350 | 1,140 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $64,080U.S. $48,430 | $58,810 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $130,770U.S. $146,910 | $151,540 | 1,130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $42,990U.S. $48,280 | $49,010 | 1,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $39,510U.S. $39,630 | $40,060 | 1,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $96,600U.S. $99,280 | $99,780 | 1,120 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $123,830U.S. $104,620 | $117,420 | 1,110 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $139,960U.S. $139,500 | $147,860 | 1,110 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,400U.S. $63,890 | $66,200 | 1,110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $43,600U.S. $45,250 | $45,640 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $78,390U.S. $67,190 | $81,190 | 1,090 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,670U.S. $50,290 | $57,510 | 1,090 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $119,950U.S. $104,000 | $125,830 | 1,080 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $64,000U.S. $65,510 | $66,900 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $109,610U.S. $122,930 | $120,200 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,250U.S. $66,810 | $60,390 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $76,020U.S. $67,880 | $70,920 | 1,010 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $63,740U.S. $74,260 | $71,910 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $97,530U.S. $103,410 | $104,890 | 980 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $52,000U.S. $66,120 | $62,180 | 970 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $42,070U.S. $43,220 | $43,240 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,070U.S. $82,220 | $102,860 | 960 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $80,000U.S. $78,620 | $89,700 | 960 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $59,630U.S. $58,260 | $60,360 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $288,150U.S. $213,990 | $338,600 | 950 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $37,100U.S. $37,710 | $39,590 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $140,820U.S. $148,080 | $155,190 | 930 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,570U.S. $45,230 | $45,650 | 920 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $68,800U.S. $68,270 | $73,090 | 910 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $47,070U.S. $48,560 | $52,200 | 900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $37,740U.S. $35,760 | $37,270 | 900 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $67,290U.S. $60,600 | $69,590 | 890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $64,270U.S. $64,820 | $72,680 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $46,400U.S. $43,600 | $46,560 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,870U.S. $50,890 | $53,360 | 880 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,740U.S. $44,470 | $46,530 | 880 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $75,910U.S. $81,370 | $83,780 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $47,740U.S. $60,280 | $53,050 | 860 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $67,050U.S. $74,090 | $71,420 | 860 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $61,610U.S. $60,020 | $60,450 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,820U.S. $58,040 | $48,790 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Solar InstallerSOC 47-2231 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $50,580U.S. $53,140 | $54,280 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $44,030U.S. $45,780 | $44,340 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $52,360U.S. $50,690 | $53,700 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $188,190U.S. $170,950 | $210,820 | 820 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $59,790U.S. $60,070 | $59,210 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $129,940U.S. $133,000 | $135,860 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $84,960U.S. $92,650 | $99,000 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,500U.S. $47,810 | $46,960 | 800 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $57,580U.S. $75,440 | $69,720 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $77,380U.S. $74,330 | $76,910 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $67,670U.S. $62,280 | $74,380 | 780 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $35,530U.S. $38,150 | $37,030 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $96,240U.S. $93,530 | $94,290 | 780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,060U.S. $40,140 | $43,590 | 780 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $46,640U.S. $48,250 | $54,100 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $33,970U.S. $35,150 | $31,340 | 780 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $82,760U.S. $82,280 | $85,370 | 770 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $101,730U.S. $99,080 | $142,260 | 740 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $54,850U.S. $45,330 | $59,650 | 740 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,440U.S. $49,000 | $50,340 | 740 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $52,530U.S. $56,730 | $57,020 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $153,990U.S. $153,990 | $149,540 | 710 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $50,500U.S. $58,930 | $53,320 | 710 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $59,980U.S. $62,780 | $60,360 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $131,900U.S. $167,220 | $143,520 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,340U.S. $64,070 | $74,480 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $133,250U.S. $130,100 | $144,580 | 700 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $73,810U.S. $64,650 | $71,950 | 700 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,200U.S. $50,960 | $45,080 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,320U.S. $64,950 | $66,680 | 680 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,550U.S. $135,880 | $141,290 | 680 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $75,850U.S. $95,200 | $87,000 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $63,150U.S. $66,270 | $58,850 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $88,360U.S. $90,390 | $93,970 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,150U.S. $62,520 | $67,060 | 650 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $132,130U.S. $109,270 | $146,460 | 630 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $59,020U.S. $59,300 | $60,940 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $81,720U.S. $91,640 | $85,980 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $84,930U.S. $80,250 | $89,840 | 620 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,590U.S. $47,260 | $46,290 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,900U.S. $60,170 | $72,500 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $50,100U.S. $50,260 | $52,340 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $56,210U.S. $58,100 | $58,230 | 590 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $42,200U.S. $39,320 | $48,340 | 590 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $61,790U.S. $53,040 | $60,230 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $44,320U.S. $42,360 | $44,500 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $123,360U.S. $133,660 | $133,320 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | -3.7% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $82,830U.S. $89,320 | $87,250 | 560 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $77,780U.S. $77,640 | $86,230 | 560 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $58,470U.S. $58,470 | $60,740 | 560 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $84,440U.S. $79,870 | $83,840 | 560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $47,280U.S. $66,140 | $52,800 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $50,850U.S. $55,940 | $56,910 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $49,340U.S. $57,080 | $50,300 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $38,970U.S. $44,660 | $41,590 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $60,360U.S. $58,650 | $65,570 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,600U.S. $74,310 | $70,180 | 520 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,520U.S. $35,880 | $32,440 | 520 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $44,480U.S. $42,240 | $45,510 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $51,420U.S. $57,430 | $54,640 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,900U.S. $50,610 | $47,500 | 510 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $61,720U.S. $72,550 | $68,460 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $51,010U.S. $51,850 | $53,300 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $76,870U.S. $75,350 | $84,140 | 500 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $98,010U.S. $96,590 | $91,600 | 500 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,720U.S. $53,340 | $52,120 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,150U.S. $54,920 | $59,540 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,930U.S. $101,920 | $112,230 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,910U.S. $78,350 | $70,650 | 480 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,230U.S. $44,580 | $46,500 | 480 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $244,990U.S. $236,590 | $297,870 | 480 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,340U.S. $55,440 | $50,080 | 480 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,510U.S. $74,340 | $64,620 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,010U.S. $60,850 | $73,150 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,080U.S. $61,660 | $63,080 | 480 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,670U.S. $42,290 | $40,470 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,710U.S. $78,580 | $89,330 | 470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,690U.S. $106,040 | $128,270 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,770U.S. $95,420 | $77,040 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,920U.S. $78,760 | $89,040 | 460 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,820U.S. $66,770 | $61,450 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,260U.S. $67,960 | $81,330 | 450 | n/a | n/a |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,900U.S. $61,990 | $64,130 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,460U.S. $46,170 | $47,140 | 450 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,990U.S. $46,680 | $44,870 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,410U.S. $117,330 | $114,560 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,620U.S. $73,010 | $70,780 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,990U.S. $79,940 | $97,500 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,720U.S. $84,620 | $109,740 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,470U.S. $46,330 | $47,000 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,380U.S. $76,910 | $92,620 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Cooks, All OtherSOC 35-2019 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,070U.S. $37,690 | $36,320 | 420 | No formal educational credential | +5.2% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,250U.S. $35,670 | $41,120 | 420 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,220U.S. $39,200 | $44,140 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,690U.S. $114,850 | $122,130 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| BarberSOC 39-5011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,770U.S. $38,210 | $44,910 | 400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.3% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,210U.S. $134,960 | $128,370 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,120U.S. $103,020 | $98,810 | 390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.7% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,830U.S. $94,160 | $96,310 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,890U.S. $36,670 | $36,550 | 380 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,480U.S. $52,230 | $51,850 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,030U.S. $55,090 | $58,230 | 370 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,130U.S. $76,400 | $75,870 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,270U.S. $47,700 | $53,200 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,270U.S. $62,120 | $56,350 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,030U.S. $69,250 | $83,700 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,380U.S. $95,990 | $91,540 | 360 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,130U.S. $72,060 | $68,750 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,410U.S. $40,410 | $36,860 | 360 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,730U.S. $39,680 | $43,070 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,760U.S. $96,980 | $115,000 | 350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,780U.S. $80,340 | $103,070 | 350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,460U.S. $136,570 | $132,470 | 350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,570U.S. $125,470 | $112,500 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,160U.S. $98,920 | $74,340 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,940U.S. $62,200 | $90,430 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,520U.S. $44,390 | $50,710 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,530U.S. $62,130 | $60,010 | 330 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersSOC 47-2171 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,270U.S. $58,970 | $52,590 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,350U.S. $41,590 | $34,080 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,920U.S. $83,510 | $94,490 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,710U.S. $67,820 | $67,090 | 320 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2023 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,230U.S. $65,030 | $63,040 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,760U.S. $38,100 | $40,540 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,980U.S. $35,840 | $37,060 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $148,650U.S. $149,230 | $156,660 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,160U.S. $71,550 | $78,250 | 310 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,530U.S. $79,200 | $98,830 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,860U.S. $52,260 | $55,230 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,360U.S. $140,300 | $144,400 | 300 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,770U.S. $91,240 | $88,660 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,710U.S. $60,390 | $61,740 | 300 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,090U.S. $98,070 | $124,810 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,320U.S. $42,540 | $50,580 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,780U.S. $79,520 | $87,140 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,880U.S. $49,450 | $48,300 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,010U.S. $61,560 | $60,000 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2097 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,270U.S. $52,600 | $54,310 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,240U.S. $50,860 | $53,750 | 270 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,510U.S. $68,020 | $84,280 | 270 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,310U.S. $50,160 | $55,810 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,700U.S. $35,450 | $44,630 | 270 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,530U.S. $50,580 | $48,680 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,950U.S. $46,380 | $51,800 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,590U.S. $39,280 | $41,960 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,700U.S. $47,180 | $45,060 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| EpidemiologistSOC 19-1041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,380U.S. $87,220 | $73,790 | 260 | Master's degree | +18.7% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,440U.S. $122,570 | $103,390 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,360U.S. $46,850 | $52,360 | 260 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,400U.S. $37,360 | $38,270 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,360U.S. $75,420 | $77,240 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,490U.S. $95,480 | $93,540 | 260 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,300U.S. $35,060 | $32,300 | 260 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,690U.S. $71,900 | $73,250 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $263,070U.S. $244,180 | $248,690 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,540U.S. $77,970 | $92,870 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,420U.S. $38,120 | $42,060 | 250 | n/a | n/a |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,550U.S. $38,630 | $38,850 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,100U.S. $47,630 | $49,310 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,490U.S. $63,520 | $66,690 | 240 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,760U.S. $61,540 | $56,610 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $51,220 | not published | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,910U.S. $35,660 | $35,230 | 240 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,680U.S. $76,870 | $84,630 | 230 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,930U.S. $100,580 | $94,350 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1062 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,200U.S. $85,020 | $96,900 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All OtherSOC 25-1069 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,270U.S. $72,990 | $89,820 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.6% |
| Law Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1112 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,570U.S. $128,500 | $159,910 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,740U.S. $37,680 | $42,780 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,370U.S. $38,950 | $36,310 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,320U.S. $48,990 | $50,650 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,360U.S. $68,080 | $74,370 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,670U.S. $60,810 | $64,400 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,430U.S. $100,310 | $113,120 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $256,940U.S. $256,560 | $264,190 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,650U.S. $43,780 | $44,170 | 220 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,750U.S. $42,670 | $40,200 | 220 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,380U.S. $49,910 | $54,280 | 220 | n/a | n/a |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,280U.S. $37,180 | $41,120 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,600U.S. $109,370 | $106,660 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,000U.S. $107,110 | $113,460 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,250U.S. $93,250 | $92,300 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,350U.S. $83,820 | $103,670 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,740U.S. $62,680 | $57,240 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,710U.S. $74,990 | $75,370 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All OtherSOC 37-2019 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,720U.S. $44,040 | $42,680 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,500U.S. $47,880 | $50,840 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Plant and System Operators, All OtherSOC 51-8099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,790U.S. $62,470 | $58,700 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,540U.S. $101,110 | $114,130 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,850U.S. $80,260 | $104,620 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,520U.S. $83,910 | $110,000 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,990U.S. $51,610 | $62,920 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,600U.S. $46,570 | $45,020 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,400U.S. $123,220 | $141,740 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,080U.S. $81,390 | $79,700 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $78,850 | not published | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Hearing Aid SpecialistSOC 29-2092 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,310U.S. $65,160 | $48,790 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,840U.S. $44,350 | $44,500 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,590U.S. $39,460 | $41,700 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,630U.S. $40,450 | $45,760 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,600U.S. $74,510 | $72,120 | 170 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| ArbitratorSOC 23-1022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,160U.S. $75,530 | $63,530 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1051 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,110U.S. $103,170 | $134,850 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,930U.S. $41,600 | $45,970 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,470U.S. $36,670 | $38,850 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,030U.S. $49,880 | $54,130 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasSOC 47-5023 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,550U.S. $60,190 | $62,620 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,340U.S. $50,990 | $49,240 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,420U.S. $42,290 | $42,930 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,350U.S. $102,040 | $94,730 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,430U.S. $49,610 | $48,880 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,960U.S. $46,170 | $42,620 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,350U.S. $41,220 | $36,620 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| ActorSOC 27-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 160 | Some college, no degree | +0.0% |
| Athletes and Sports CompetitorsSOC 27-2021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $66,710 | not published | 160 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,000U.S. $76,400 | $77,390 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,100U.S. $35,100 | $32,310 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,270U.S. $40,960 | $44,220 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,400U.S. $52,540 | $56,940 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,550U.S. $130,000 | $130,510 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,070U.S. $105,650 | $108,010 | 150 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,770U.S. $115,160 | $124,170 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Petroleum EngineerSOC 17-2171 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $168,860U.S. $144,910 | $170,520 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,030U.S. $76,580 | $70,830 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,880U.S. $59,570 | $64,960 | 150 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| Sound EngineerSOC 27-4014 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,440U.S. $73,130 | $66,880 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.1% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $236,340U.S. $281,870 | $222,020 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,740U.S. $37,080 | $31,380 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,440U.S. $44,810 | $41,130 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,250U.S. $46,550 | $43,690 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,700U.S. $48,690 | $45,000 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,030U.S. $68,120 | $77,970 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Airline PilotSOC 53-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $210,750U.S. $232,140 | $208,280 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,310U.S. $87,990 | $66,800 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,130U.S. $72,110 | $116,120 | 140 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1053 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,190U.S. $94,980 | $98,470 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,710U.S. $42,910 | $45,330 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,340U.S. $77,930 | $90,110 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $115,210 | not published | 140 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,420U.S. $39,990 | $44,530 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersSOC 49-2092 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,910U.S. $56,210 | $66,210 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.4% |
| Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,880U.S. $55,720 | $50,580 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,260U.S. $57,510 | $58,230 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1063 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,910U.S. $123,920 | $170,300 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Court ReporterSOC 27-3092 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,730U.S. $72,420 | $114,230 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -0.1% |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesSOC 49-2096 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,690U.S. $48,420 | $49,840 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.5% |
| Wind Turbine TechnicianSOC 49-9081 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,930U.S. $64,120 | $62,100 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +29.5% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,180U.S. $47,450 | $50,680 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,150U.S. $62,640 | $61,200 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Emergency Management DirectorsSOC 11-9161 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,920U.S. $93,330 | $112,090 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| PhysicistSOC 19-2012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,340U.S. $172,250 | $152,630 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| GeographerSOC 19-3092 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,000U.S. $102,040 | $78,670 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -2.1% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,370U.S. $117,860 | $119,880 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1067 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,800U.S. $84,290 | $116,780 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 120 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,680U.S. $47,340 | $99,980 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,300U.S. $105,310 | $113,900 | 120 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-3014 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,920U.S. $40,470 | $37,970 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,180U.S. $51,330 | $57,640 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Forest and Conservation TechniciansSOC 19-4071 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,280U.S. $54,560 | $48,240 | 110 | Associate's degree | -2.1% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1193 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,740U.S. $77,270 | $87,720 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Disc Jockeys, Except RadioSOC 27-2091 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| AudiologistSOC 29-1181 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,820U.S. $95,780 | $108,460 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,380U.S. $66,800 | $88,140 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,210U.S. $38,290 | $39,890 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,630U.S. $109,910 | $96,960 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,740U.S. $51,320 | $48,800 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,870U.S. $48,540 | $45,890 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Airfield Operations SpecialistsSOC 53-2022 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,910U.S. $56,850 | $57,650 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| HydrologistSOC 19-2043 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,810U.S. $96,600 | $77,940 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| ArchaeologistSOC 19-3091 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,690U.S. $70,770 | $74,940 | 100 | Master's degree | +6.0% |
| Judicial Law ClerksSOC 23-1012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,990U.S. $64,920 | $70,810 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,470U.S. $63,420 | $69,380 | 100 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,220U.S. $65,790 | $70,210 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 39-3099 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,820U.S. $32,640 | $29,490 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,140U.S. $35,680 | $35,730 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Telephone OperatorsSOC 43-2021 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,980U.S. $41,740 | $44,020 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -27.6% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,800U.S. $65,750 | $72,440 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Traffic TechniciansSOC 53-6041 · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,510U.S. $59,090 | $56,780 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Austin, TX
- BLS source geography
- Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 12420
- States
- Texas
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Austin, TX?
In the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan area (CBSA 12420), BLS OEWS counted 1,293,690 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $56,950 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($288,150), Physicians, All Other ($276,600), IT Manager ($176,990).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 12420), which includes Austin, Round Rock and San Marcos and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Austin city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 12420). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs austin”, “careers in austin tx”, “best jobs in austin” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).