Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
Careers in Houston, TX: pay and employment for 648 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 26420), which includes Houston, Pasadena and The Woodlands and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Houston city limits.
Quick answer
In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan area (CBSA 26420), BLS OEWS counted 3,289,720 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $49,410 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Airline Pilot ($307,690), Physicians, All Other ($292,490), CRNA ($275,310). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (105,810), Operations Manager (97,320), Sales Associate (78,960).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan area at 98.6 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 1% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Houston, 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
- Airline Pilot$307,690 median · 4,160 employed
- Physicians, All Other$292,490 median · 7,010 employed
- CRNA$275,310 median · 680 employed
- CEO$275,270 median · 1,920 employed
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$274,410 median · 1,030 employed
- Geologist$174,490 median · 2,380 employed
- IT Manager$172,160 median · 13,090 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$172,020 median · 5,330 employed
- Petroleum Engineer$169,870 median · 4,770 employed
- Financial Manager$166,910 median · 18,570 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers105,810 employed · $27,570 median
- Operations Manager97,320 employed · $119,600 median
- Sales Associate78,960 employed · $31,340 median
- Stocker72,970 employed · $36,890 median
- Registered Nurse65,910 employed · $99,830 median
- Customer Service Representative65,510 employed · $40,380 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides63,820 employed · $23,440 median
- Cashier54,950 employed · $29,350 median
- Material Handler52,520 employed · $38,000 median
- Server51,330 employed · $22,080 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Commercial Pilot$131,420 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108,740 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$105,420 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Power Plant Operator$104,620 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$103,940 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Detective$86,390 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Aircraft Mechanic$85,400 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$84,100 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$82,710 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$81,710 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Houston, TX
Registered Nurse$99,830 medianDental Hygienist$104,930 medianCRNA$275,310 medianLPN$63,670 medianMedical Assistant$42,110 medianSurgical Tech$71,050 medianParalegal$62,730 medianNurse Practitioner$134,560 medianUltrasound Tech$95,100 medianPharmacist$140,470 medianDental Assistant$43,730 medianElectrician$59,180 medianPharmacy Technician$46,400 medianCNA$37,970 medianSterile Processing Technician$47,270 medianPhlebotomist$45,540 medianAccountant$85,090 medianMRI Tech$102,570 medianPhysician Assistant$137,240 medianProject Manager$99,510 medianDentist$98,570 medianLawyer$157,980 medianPhysical Therapist$107,700 medianAnesthesiologist$210,230 medianReal Estate Agent$49,250 medianRespiratory Therapist$80,450 medianRadiology Tech$80,780 medianSoftware Engineer$129,440 medianRadiologist$131,470 medianHVAC Technician$58,940 medianArchitect$97,590 medianElectrical Engineer$131,070 medianWelder$57,940 medianMechanical Engineer$125,350 medianRadiation Therapist$105,770 medianOptometrist$124,640 medianPediatrician$124,190 medianChemical Engineer$138,120 medianOccupational Therapist$103,580 medianVet Tech$44,110 medianOperations Manager$119,600 medianPlumber$61,300 medianCivil Engineer$100,950 medianDermatologist$207,000 medianConstruction Manager$103,530 medianPhysical Therapy Assistant$77,280 medianPsychiatrist$249,070 medianLineman$82,710 medianOffice Manager$65,990 medianData Scientist$106,750 medianChiropractor$88,730 medianCEO$275,270 medianNetwork Engineer$124,900 medianVeterinarian$132,280 medianAdministrative Assistant$46,750 medianFinancial Advisor$98,930 medianNeurologist$277,960 medianGraphic Designer$58,400 medianHR Manager$142,110 medianMedical Coder$51,250 medianExecutive Assistant$74,850 medianMarketing Manager$153,030 medianEsthetician$48,250 medianLoan Officer$67,560 medianTruck Driver$56,840 medianSpeech Pathologist$100,400 medianAerospace Engineer$133,970 medianActuary$81,670 medianInterior Designer$61,220 medianUX Designer$96,750 medianHome Inspector$66,780 medianSchool Psychologist$84,850 medianPathologist$291,510 medianBank Teller$45,090 medianProperty Manager$72,950 medianPodiatrist$150,320 medianMechanic$50,940 medianLibrarian$75,280 medianCarpenter$49,670 medianChef$45,400 medianClinical Psychologist$98,190 medianMeteorologist$88,570 medianPersonal Trainer$44,890 medianBartender$22,770 medianAthletic Trainer$72,150 medianAudiologist$105,430 medianDetective$86,390 medianRecruiter$72,550 medianSales Manager$135,880 medianGeologist$174,490 median
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All 648 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $27,570U.S. $31,200 | $27,630 | 105,810 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $119,600U.S. $105,770 | $146,320 | 97,320 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $31,340U.S. $35,410 | $34,640 | 78,960 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $36,890U.S. $37,330 | $38,670 | 72,970 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $99,830U.S. $97,550 | $100,290 | 65,910 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $40,380U.S. $44,770 | $43,380 | 65,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $23,440U.S. $35,800 | $25,830 | 63,820 | n/a | n/a |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $29,350U.S. $32,880 | $30,100 | 54,950 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,000U.S. $40,240 | $39,910 | 52,520 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $22,080U.S. $35,230 | $29,180 | 51,330 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $40,370U.S. $45,010 | $43,320 | 50,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $56,840U.S. $58,640 | $58,160 | 49,750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $30,650U.S. $36,840 | $32,660 | 48,880 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $65,990U.S. $69,500 | $73,150 | 36,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $99,510U.S. $102,320 | $107,190 | 35,550 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $41,350U.S. $47,120 | $43,850 | 34,080 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,750U.S. $47,540 | $47,460 | 33,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $35,050U.S. $37,390 | $32,970 | 32,710 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,710U.S. $49,590 | $51,160 | 32,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $36,410U.S. $44,080 | $41,350 | 31,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $64,500U.S. $63,970 | $62,840 | 30,980 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $35,460U.S. $38,020 | $38,270 | 29,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $63,090U.S. $69,990 | $74,210 | 28,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $85,090U.S. $83,680 | $95,640 | 28,400 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $65,540U.S. $72,040 | $67,740 | 26,260 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $49,460U.S. $50,670 | $52,280 | 26,090 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $73,030U.S. $72,080 | $82,660 | 25,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $76,020U.S. $79,920 | $78,920 | 24,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $82,060U.S. $83,050 | $92,150 | 24,360 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $29,300U.S. $36,780 | $30,670 | 23,930 | n/a | n/a |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $129,440U.S. $135,980 | $133,130 | 22,940 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,970U.S. $48,520 | $50,640 | 22,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $41,590U.S. $45,260 | $43,690 | 22,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37,890U.S. $44,650 | $40,660 | 21,170 | n/a | n/a |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $45,990U.S. $46,420 | $45,710 | 20,910 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $44,210U.S. $45,930 | $43,140 | 20,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $59,180U.S. $63,190 | $61,470 | 19,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $78,250U.S. $79,860 | $85,440 | 19,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $65,830U.S. $64,370 | $67,300 | 19,340 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37,970U.S. $42,260 | $40,430 | 19,230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $43,920U.S. $44,860 | $48,830 | 19,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $166,910U.S. $166,570 | $186,560 | 18,570 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $63,180U.S. $64,520 | $68,640 | 18,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $72,550U.S. $75,940 | $77,120 | 18,320 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $42,110U.S. $45,690 | $41,590 | 18,280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $35,350U.S. $38,010 | $35,810 | 17,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $157,980U.S. $159,670 | $193,390 | 16,810 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $21,850U.S. $33,980 | $24,530 | 16,740 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,630U.S. $48,570 | $51,340 | 16,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $103,530U.S. $114,990 | $117,600 | 16,500 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $135,880U.S. $148,270 | $153,840 | 16,430 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $74,570U.S. $76,210 | $74,260 | 16,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $35,020U.S. $35,320 | $33,220 | 16,240 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $57,940U.S. $53,750 | $59,530 | 15,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $60,760U.S. $62,890 | $65,370 | 15,320 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $75,330U.S. $74,450 | $79,950 | 15,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $144,820U.S. $141,900 | $154,300 | 14,930 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,940U.S. $50,620 | $54,900 | 14,910 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $36,280U.S. $39,150 | $37,610 | 14,840 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $67,370U.S. $78,760 | $73,640 | 14,480 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $51,040U.S. $59,850 | $55,410 | 14,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $22,770U.S. $34,340 | $30,460 | 13,160 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $172,160U.S. $175,140 | $182,200 | 13,090 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $29,740U.S. $35,510 | $30,610 | 12,900 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $59,250U.S. $61,860 | $62,700 | 12,840 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $65,080U.S. $65,120 | $65,300 | 12,680 | n/a | n/a |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $124,400U.S. $123,860 | $134,340 | 12,410 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $100,950U.S. $100,840 | $111,370 | 12,140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $105,440U.S. $116,580 | $112,160 | 11,460 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $33,860U.S. $38,140 | $36,610 | 11,000 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,300U.S. $63,800 | $63,860 | 10,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $76,290U.S. $77,710 | $81,660 | 10,880 | n/a | n/a |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $63,670U.S. $64,400 | $65,290 | 10,730 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,400U.S. $45,750 | $46,310 | 10,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $77,550U.S. $78,660 | $105,690 | 10,140 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,880U.S. $38,770 | $33,700 | 9,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $43,570U.S. $47,920 | $43,680 | 9,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $62,630U.S. $69,280 | $70,090 | 9,630 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $32,550U.S. $41,670 | $32,670 | 9,600 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $49,670U.S. $60,580 | $53,000 | 9,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $72,950U.S. $69,990 | $85,410 | 9,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $79,430U.S. $58,040 | $76,400 | 9,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $101,120U.S. $101,860 | $112,520 | 9,050 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $29,650U.S. $35,830 | $32,280 | 9,020 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $26,730U.S. $31,200 | $26,840 | 8,990 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $153,030U.S. $166,790 | $161,610 | 8,930 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $57,600U.S. $59,650 | $61,250 | 8,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $29,530U.S. $34,980 | $30,110 | 8,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $53,810U.S. $58,940 | $54,350 | 8,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $111,690U.S. $102,440 | $123,180 | 8,620 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $30,690U.S. $36,280 | $33,160 | 8,540 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $113,440U.S. $105,850 | $119,050 | 8,510 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $28,600U.S. $34,810 | $28,750 | 8,480 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $78,860U.S. $80,730 | $85,820 | 8,450 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $99,640U.S. $105,870 | $101,310 | 8,370 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $125,350U.S. $104,110 | $133,040 | 8,310 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $43,730U.S. $48,070 | $43,010 | 8,150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,280U.S. $58,750 | $62,470 | 8,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37,290U.S. $39,070 | $38,160 | 8,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $77,430U.S. $77,440 | $81,860 | 8,030 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,460U.S. $62,280 | $70,050 | 8,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,090U.S. $30,890 | $26,360 | 7,950 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37,710U.S. $41,300 | $42,910 | 7,920 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $105,420U.S. $107,230 | $119,920 | 7,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $100,980U.S. $104,920 | $114,360 | 7,800 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,600U.S. $57,020 | $49,340 | 7,700 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $58,940U.S. $61,010 | $60,390 | 7,680 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,350U.S. $62,930 | $63,890 | 7,410 | n/a | n/a |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $60,770U.S. $61,770 | $64,070 | 7,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $74,850U.S. $76,590 | $77,150 | 7,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $62,730U.S. $62,890 | $69,250 | 7,320 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $292,490U.S. $265,930 | $274,630 | 7,010 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $47,360U.S. $48,500 | $50,440 | 6,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $62,070U.S. $60,550 | $62,980 | 6,660 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $101,660U.S. $102,740 | $113,450 | 6,510 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $75,930U.S. $64,330 | $74,310 | 6,480 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $140,470U.S. $140,910 | $137,100 | 6,410 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $101,430U.S. $99,130 | $108,200 | 6,330 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $34,010U.S. $38,630 | $40,310 | 6,200 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $80,470U.S. $103,410 | $92,590 | 6,090 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $67,200U.S. $66,270 | $69,630 | 6,070 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $133,870U.S. $126,060 | $144,240 | 6,060 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $26,400U.S. $32,150 | $27,020 | 6,040 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $134,560U.S. $132,300 | $131,980 | 5,970 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $76,360U.S. $87,520 | $86,680 | 5,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $142,110U.S. $149,280 | $153,420 | 5,890 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and GasSOC 47-5071 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $47,260U.S. $46,960 | $50,140 | 5,850 | No formal educational credential | +3.6% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $59,120U.S. $59,280 | $60,280 | 5,780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $131,070U.S. $120,630 | $135,160 | 5,770 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $45,090U.S. $43,030 | $42,590 | 5,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $48,550U.S. $50,340 | $52,400 | 5,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $78,200U.S. $78,740 | $84,820 | 5,660 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $82,910U.S. $90,150 | $90,280 | 5,650 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $111,650U.S. $114,130 | $130,030 | 5,510 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersSOC 51-8093 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $84,100U.S. $96,710 | $84,880 | 5,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $31,080U.S. $35,790 | $41,310 | 5,480 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $75,940U.S. $82,320 | $80,980 | 5,420 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5013 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $49,940U.S. $58,160 | $57,600 | 5,400 | No formal educational credential | +1.1% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $172,020U.S. $171,270 | $195,650 | 5,330 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $62,410U.S. $65,510 | $67,650 | 5,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,250U.S. $52,830 | $70,650 | 5,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,280U.S. $50,690 | $52,770 | 5,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $68,320U.S. $74,750 | $74,630 | 5,160 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $67,370U.S. $59,350 | $67,930 | 5,050 | n/a | n/a |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $62,200U.S. $69,390 | $69,600 | 5,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $80,780U.S. $80,110 | $81,400 | 5,000 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $66,780U.S. $74,690 | $72,640 | 4,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,140U.S. $49,400 | $47,070 | 4,970 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $35,660U.S. $37,450 | $35,500 | 4,890 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $42,970U.S. $45,670 | $44,810 | 4,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Petroleum EngineerSOC 17-2171 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $169,870U.S. $144,910 | $177,780 | 4,770 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $77,880U.S. $74,090 | $83,310 | 4,690 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $107,700U.S. $102,760 | $111,440 | 4,680 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $44,670U.S. $47,030 | $45,720 | 4,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $30,930U.S. $35,360 | $34,630 | 4,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,870U.S. $44,390 | $39,700 | 4,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,950U.S. $48,250 | $48,990 | 4,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $44,890U.S. $47,160 | $46,580 | 4,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $36,570U.S. $46,800 | $44,410 | 4,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $31,200U.S. $36,560 | $33,560 | 4,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37,470U.S. $39,630 | $38,210 | 4,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $39,520U.S. $41,340 | $41,470 | 4,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $29,900U.S. $35,070 | $31,190 | 4,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $82,710U.S. $95,320 | $83,770 | 4,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,860U.S. $49,230 | $50,610 | 4,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $29,260U.S. $34,890 | $30,200 | 4,340 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37,770U.S. $43,220 | $41,740 | 4,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,150U.S. $55,570 | $56,490 | 4,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Airline PilotSOC 53-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $307,690U.S. $232,140 | $300,150 | 4,160 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $98,930U.S. $105,070 | $145,210 | 4,130 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $63,120U.S. $66,150 | $69,680 | 4,130 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $34,290U.S. $37,160 | $34,120 | 4,120 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $56,670U.S. $59,550 | $57,590 | 4,080 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $106,750U.S. $120,230 | $116,010 | 4,060 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $49,500U.S. $50,290 | $59,090 | 4,010 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $36,330U.S. $47,320 | $44,290 | 3,990 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Wellhead PumpersSOC 53-7073 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $79,720U.S. $69,960 | $78,580 | 3,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $43,420U.S. $46,330 | $43,930 | 3,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $100,400U.S. $97,870 | $100,160 | 3,780 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $51,250U.S. $51,140 | $56,910 | 3,680 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,500U.S. $49,100 | $42,700 | 3,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $80,450U.S. $82,280 | $81,170 | 3,630 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $45,270U.S. $45,850 | $46,460 | 3,620 | n/a | n/a |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $45,400U.S. $62,470 | $54,810 | 3,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $44,110U.S. $47,380 | $42,810 | 3,570 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $130,270U.S. $122,930 | $132,130 | 3,490 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $29,050U.S. $35,360 | $29,730 | 3,480 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $42,830U.S. $49,500 | $45,400 | 3,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,610U.S. $51,520 | $64,370 | 3,470 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,100U.S. $45,930 | $47,030 | 3,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,680U.S. $74,340 | $65,830 | 3,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $39,070U.S. $40,110 | $42,360 | 3,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $67,560U.S. $76,690 | $84,830 | 3,410 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $56,060U.S. $54,890 | $58,360 | 3,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,430U.S. $59,050 | $49,650 | 3,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $31,120U.S. $35,150 | $31,840 | 3,400 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,350U.S. $48,590 | $47,800 | 3,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $43,320U.S. $45,130 | $43,470 | 3,300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $33,920U.S. $37,290 | $34,210 | 3,290 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $54,090U.S. $58,260 | $57,080 | 3,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,830U.S. $42,290 | $32,140 | 3,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $105,650U.S. $106,660 | $120,400 | 3,200 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $36,220U.S. $37,710 | $38,130 | 3,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,930U.S. $98,100 | $101,440 | 3,060 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $48,930U.S. $48,700 | $48,720 | 3,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $58,030U.S. $62,780 | $58,380 | 3,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $44,400U.S. $45,920 | $43,460 | 2,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $105,700U.S. $104,590 | $131,600 | 2,900 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $78,820U.S. $78,000 | $80,420 | 2,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $132,860U.S. $167,220 | $141,350 | 2,870 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $76,120U.S. $78,350 | $77,190 | 2,860 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $48,700U.S. $49,230 | $52,790 | 2,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $59,850U.S. $63,890 | $60,740 | 2,850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37,700U.S. $39,390 | $41,010 | 2,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $58,400U.S. $62,960 | $59,400 | 2,770 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $76,780U.S. $80,390 | $83,300 | 2,730 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,490U.S. $42,910 | $44,570 | 2,730 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $33,990U.S. $43,350 | $36,420 | 2,720 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $85,400U.S. $79,870 | $91,640 | 2,710 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $103,580U.S. $100,330 | $107,080 | 2,700 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,120U.S. $40,140 | $39,070 | 2,700 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,890U.S. $44,470 | $42,240 | 2,680 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $71,900U.S. $67,880 | $71,320 | 2,660 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $71,050U.S. $64,650 | $69,590 | 2,660 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $49,570U.S. $54,240 | $55,950 | 2,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $139,050U.S. $148,080 | $148,440 | 2,630 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $65,050U.S. $60,390 | $74,450 | 2,620 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $45,540U.S. $45,230 | $44,230 | 2,620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $51,870U.S. $61,800 | $56,330 | 2,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $41,400U.S. $43,600 | $45,150 | 2,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $118,830U.S. $92,460 | $116,660 | 2,550 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $44,490U.S. $60,170 | $51,170 | 2,530 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $48,680U.S. $62,280 | $57,570 | 2,520 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,820U.S. $48,280 | $41,570 | 2,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,380U.S. $88,940 | $98,820 | 2,500 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $56,920U.S. $60,070 | $54,930 | 2,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $49,220U.S. $50,020 | $52,740 | 2,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $26,860U.S. $32,910 | $28,740 | 2,450 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $74,570U.S. $63,820 | $74,770 | 2,440 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $106,740U.S. $91,240 | $118,290 | 2,430 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $48,140U.S. $49,120 | $49,460 | 2,430 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $98,690U.S. $104,300 | $99,080 | 2,420 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $137,240U.S. $135,880 | $135,660 | 2,390 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $174,490U.S. $101,920 | $179,730 | 2,380 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $40,710U.S. $48,430 | $46,810 | 2,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $97,590U.S. $99,280 | $101,440 | 2,360 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $51,820U.S. $66,270 | $57,360 | 2,320 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $27,540U.S. $33,580 | $28,040 | 2,320 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $42,050U.S. $47,180 | $45,800 | 2,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,320U.S. $49,690 | $45,250 | 2,310 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $76,820U.S. $81,100 | $85,330 | 2,210 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $77,280U.S. $68,380 | $73,870 | 2,210 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,900U.S. $134,050 | $122,990 | 2,200 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $69,410U.S. $78,190 | $73,790 | 2,200 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,860U.S. $54,210 | $48,770 | 2,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37,200U.S. $45,250 | $40,620 | 2,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,770U.S. $61,160 | $65,240 | 2,160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $69,210U.S. $74,260 | $68,940 | 2,150 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $35,370U.S. $38,150 | $36,500 | 2,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,220U.S. $52,260 | $54,400 | 2,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $39,660U.S. $50,960 | $41,760 | 2,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $126,370U.S. $129,180 | $126,880 | 2,110 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $79,450U.S. $67,890 | $88,240 | 2,100 | No formal educational credential | +0.8% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $75,500U.S. $68,080 | $70,810 | 2,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $76,950U.S. $74,330 | $75,540 | 2,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,140U.S. $76,220 | $76,560 | 1,990 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $60,130U.S. $60,600 | $61,060 | 1,980 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $51,940U.S. $60,020 | $55,330 | 1,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $62,960U.S. $75,440 | $72,690 | 1,960 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $58,310U.S. $60,850 | $62,410 | 1,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37,640U.S. $50,890 | $44,940 | 1,940 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,610U.S. $67,820 | $80,100 | 1,930 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,040U.S. $77,920 | $45,040 | 1,930 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $59,150U.S. $58,450 | $63,400 | 1,930 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $275,270U.S. $213,990 | $340,640 | 1,920 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $55,350U.S. $58,470 | $56,670 | 1,900 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $133,970U.S. $134,960 | $138,200 | 1,890 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $75,280U.S. $68,270 | $74,500 | 1,880 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $86,390U.S. $93,790 | $104,800 | 1,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $95,170U.S. $82,220 | $104,850 | 1,840 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $44,840U.S. $42,670 | $44,400 | 1,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $130,530U.S. $146,910 | $146,790 | 1,790 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,650U.S. $44,350 | $45,510 | 1,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Passenger AttendantsSOC 53-6061 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $31,240U.S. $37,720 | $31,910 | 1,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.0% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $53,520U.S. $59,300 | $56,670 | 1,770 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $81,710U.S. $93,530 | $85,050 | 1,770 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $45,410U.S. $48,560 | $52,640 | 1,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $65,970U.S. $66,810 | $65,950 | 1,760 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,860U.S. $42,670 | $43,490 | 1,750 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $63,470U.S. $58,650 | $70,180 | 1,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,490U.S. $55,940 | $54,030 | 1,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $40,180U.S. $45,780 | $42,550 | 1,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $95,100U.S. $96,590 | $90,640 | 1,670 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,140U.S. $57,510 | $53,740 | 1,660 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,570U.S. $170,950 | $156,500 | 1,660 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,050U.S. $47,260 | $41,530 | 1,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,250U.S. $45,330 | $52,150 | 1,660 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $47,610U.S. $58,930 | $47,430 | 1,640 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Solar InstallerSOC 47-2231 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $47,060U.S. $53,140 | $52,900 | 1,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $103,010U.S. $80,250 | $111,820 | 1,580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,520U.S. $51,330 | $52,240 | 1,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Derrick Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $62,910U.S. $58,620 | $64,080 | 1,560 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $43,820U.S. $48,990 | $45,860 | 1,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $60,200U.S. $61,560 | $66,580 | 1,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,770U.S. $81,370 | $87,040 | 1,520 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $138,120U.S. $125,040 | $155,750 | 1,510 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,200U.S. $53,040 | $52,530 | 1,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,530U.S. $87,820 | $85,040 | 1,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $25,720U.S. $35,880 | $27,730 | 1,500 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersSOC 47-2171 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $51,860U.S. $58,970 | $53,880 | 1,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $44,750U.S. $42,360 | $44,910 | 1,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $35,080U.S. $35,760 | $35,920 | 1,490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $60,650U.S. $74,310 | $66,870 | 1,480 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $77,190U.S. $66,120 | $80,980 | 1,470 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,220U.S. $67,190 | $69,690 | 1,460 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Chemical Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8091 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,020U.S. $78,120 | $99,020 | 1,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $130,280U.S. $115,160 | $140,900 | 1,400 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $42,020U.S. $47,810 | $45,530 | 1,390 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $129,630U.S. $130,220 | $132,290 | 1,380 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $48,340U.S. $57,080 | $48,970 | 1,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $64,220U.S. $67,960 | $74,820 | 1,360 | n/a | n/a |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $34,140U.S. $35,670 | $34,840 | 1,350 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $96,440U.S. $100,390 | $99,430 | 1,340 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,600U.S. $66,140 | $43,610 | 1,340 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $77,180U.S. $76,400 | $72,300 | 1,340 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $132,280U.S. $130,100 | $142,740 | 1,340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $127,800U.S. $124,900 | $131,070 | 1,340 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $108,740U.S. $106,040 | $113,300 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,050U.S. $58,340 | $51,340 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $244,180 | not published | 1,310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $78,820U.S. $71,550 | $86,110 | 1,300 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $84,850U.S. $95,990 | $89,710 | 1,300 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $45,150U.S. $49,000 | $46,280 | 1,300 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,420U.S. $56,730 | $51,290 | 1,290 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $43,280U.S. $46,550 | $42,090 | 1,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,320U.S. $54,920 | $58,040 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $33,060U.S. $35,240 | $33,680 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $43,200U.S. $49,450 | $47,350 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $104,320U.S. $99,080 | $114,220 | 1,270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $65,970U.S. $62,680 | $64,180 | 1,270 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $47,270U.S. $47,700 | $50,170 | 1,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $45,620U.S. $46,170 | $47,470 | 1,270 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $33,530U.S. $36,670 | $34,350 | 1,270 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,160U.S. $50,160 | $53,040 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $124,640U.S. $136,570 | $124,890 | 1,250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $62,040U.S. $64,950 | $69,190 | 1,240 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $126,890U.S. $133,000 | $141,120 | 1,230 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $45,500U.S. $55,440 | $46,130 | 1,230 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37,270U.S. $44,580 | $39,530 | 1,220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37,610U.S. $39,320 | $39,970 | 1,170 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| BoilermakerSOC 47-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $77,090U.S. $76,410 | $77,170 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.8% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $48,880U.S. $60,280 | $57,190 | 1,160 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $210,230U.S. $391,490 | $242,200 | 1,160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $48,890U.S. $50,610 | $49,100 | 1,140 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $64,430U.S. $62,640 | $65,200 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $78,510U.S. $75,350 | $77,880 | 1,120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Wind Turbine TechnicianSOC 49-9081 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $64,050U.S. $64,120 | $65,230 | 1,120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +29.5% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $96,050U.S. $78,620 | $98,120 | 1,100 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,450U.S. $45,570 | $45,560 | 1,100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $116,030U.S. $104,620 | $114,100 | 1,090 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $40,370U.S. $39,200 | $41,470 | 1,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $56,410U.S. $62,120 | $54,130 | 1,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,080U.S. $61,660 | $62,770 | 1,090 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,650U.S. $47,720 | $43,510 | 1,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $89,040U.S. $92,650 | $94,200 | 1,060 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $75,350U.S. $64,070 | $83,550 | 1,040 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,190U.S. $210,040 | $167,810 | 1,040 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,450U.S. $74,510 | $90,800 | 1,030 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $274,410U.S. $256,560 | $263,180 | 1,030 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,100U.S. $39,680 | $38,790 | 1,030 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4034 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $47,900U.S. $50,620 | $44,480 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.3% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $79,280U.S. $83,510 | $90,520 | 1,010 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $47,710U.S. $46,380 | $47,070 | 1,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2023 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $67,290U.S. $65,030 | $67,970 | 970 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,620U.S. $49,910 | $52,480 | 970 | n/a | n/a |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersSOC 53-7121 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,220U.S. $58,870 | $66,360 | 970 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $102,500U.S. $78,760 | $106,440 | 940 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,200U.S. $35,840 | $31,510 | 940 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,170U.S. $55,090 | $56,760 | 930 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,410U.S. $72,550 | $65,900 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $48,100U.S. $52,230 | $51,860 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $81,340U.S. $72,300 | $79,660 | 900 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $29,660U.S. $35,100 | $30,960 | 900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $58,600U.S. $64,820 | $69,100 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $49,920U.S. $57,430 | $52,790 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersSOC 49-2092 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,000U.S. $56,210 | $63,370 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.4% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $33,500U.S. $42,540 | $37,530 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,880U.S. $43,960 | $40,390 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $33,290U.S. $35,660 | $33,150 | 870 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,790U.S. $53,340 | $49,560 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $80,570U.S. $79,940 | $94,660 | 860 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Cooks, All OtherSOC 35-2019 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,900U.S. $37,690 | $32,610 | 860 | No formal educational credential | +5.2% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,740U.S. $161,740 | $136,160 | 840 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $96,750U.S. $104,000 | $104,360 | 830 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $64,670U.S. $62,130 | $65,000 | 830 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,480U.S. $40,450 | $39,480 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $100,430U.S. $84,620 | $100,480 | 820 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,410U.S. $58,100 | $54,130 | 820 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $102,570U.S. $95,480 | $98,190 | 820 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $67,750U.S. $65,700 | $72,140 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,330U.S. $51,850 | $52,690 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,950U.S. $90,360 | $80,300 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $91,900U.S. $133,660 | $106,530 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | -3.7% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $41,280U.S. $44,660 | $44,940 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,810U.S. $48,690 | $38,960 | 800 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $45,070U.S. $50,260 | $47,380 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Rail Car RepairersSOC 49-3043 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $59,310U.S. $67,530 | $57,160 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $131,420U.S. $123,220 | $140,580 | 790 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $139,100U.S. $139,500 | $142,690 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Plant and System Operators, All OtherSOC 51-8099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $53,200U.S. $62,470 | $59,800 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead PumpersSOC 53-7072 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,670U.S. $61,770 | $71,560 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $36,510U.S. $42,240 | $40,480 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $39,240U.S. $46,680 | $41,720 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,960U.S. $69,250 | $74,810 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37,870U.S. $38,290 | $39,120 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $48,170U.S. $50,580 | $49,190 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $34,330U.S. $38,630 | $34,790 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $44,600U.S. $43,780 | $43,850 | 740 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $29,680U.S. $35,060 | $30,790 | 740 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37,840U.S. $46,570 | $40,740 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $69,820U.S. $68,120 | $71,350 | 720 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,110U.S. $51,220 | $55,970 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,430U.S. $38,300 | $35,820 | 710 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $33,350U.S. $38,100 | $34,000 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,500U.S. $47,920 | $55,740 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4191 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $47,550U.S. $48,750 | $46,830 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.5% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $127,340U.S. $107,110 | $130,850 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $60,820U.S. $63,520 | $63,200 | 690 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic TechniciansSOC 19-4043 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,630U.S. $53,350 | $71,550 | 680 | Associate's degree | +3.6% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $275,310U.S. $236,590 | $257,570 | 680 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3025 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,150U.S. $59,920 | $58,260 | 670 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,010U.S. $60,810 | $63,930 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $35,990U.S. $38,120 | $39,320 | 670 | n/a | n/a |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $76,810U.S. $79,520 | $80,760 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $66,900U.S. $77,640 | $85,420 | 660 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $87,360U.S. $90,390 | $91,110 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $82,990U.S. $94,160 | $99,900 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $102,920U.S. $125,470 | $115,470 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $103,670U.S. $79,870 | $95,660 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $77,870U.S. $68,020 | $80,080 | 630 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| BarberSOC 39-5011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,690U.S. $38,210 | $40,350 | 630 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.3% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $98,330U.S. $91,640 | $98,020 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $54,450U.S. $50,860 | $55,910 | 620 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,370U.S. $45,760 | $42,290 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,380U.S. $39,280 | $38,360 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $82,610U.S. $71,900 | $84,930 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $54,680U.S. $53,830 | $56,400 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2097 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,400U.S. $52,600 | $50,130 | 600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,180U.S. $41,590 | $34,100 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $101,200U.S. $117,330 | $108,570 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $102,190U.S. $62,370 | $101,100 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $101,710U.S. $96,980 | $105,400 | 580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $105,060U.S. $109,270 | $122,380 | 570 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $123,250U.S. $112,860 | $138,820 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $98,190U.S. $100,580 | $96,280 | 560 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $77,950U.S. $80,340 | $90,300 | 560 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,140U.S. $414,010 | $190,510 | 560 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $91,430U.S. $122,570 | $98,090 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,750U.S. $38,950 | $36,940 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,350U.S. $109,910 | $96,060 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $86,440U.S. $98,920 | $96,810 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $34,310U.S. $37,360 | $35,080 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 530 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $104,620U.S. $102,040 | $93,920 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $96,390U.S. $81,390 | $103,690 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,160U.S. $109,370 | $95,220 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $88,730U.S. $79,200 | $96,430 | 520 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $62,590U.S. $77,970 | $68,240 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $103,940U.S. $103,020 | $103,930 | 520 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.7% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $45,730U.S. $47,880 | $47,000 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Ship EngineersSOC 53-5031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,260U.S. $109,530 | $127,070 | 520 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.7% |
| Athletes and Sports CompetitorsSOC 27-2021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,550U.S. $66,710 | $243,930 | 510 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| RadiologistSOC 29-1224 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,470U.S. $420,860 | $240,350 | 500 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All OtherSOC 37-2019 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,050U.S. $44,040 | $40,150 | 500 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $47,920U.S. $47,630 | $48,600 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,510U.S. $46,170 | $40,070 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $148,870U.S. $149,230 | $154,190 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $135,430U.S. $153,990 | $123,040 | 480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,340U.S. $61,540 | $63,700 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,150U.S. $62,520 | $77,460 | 480 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,270U.S. $37,180 | $38,300 | 480 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,570U.S. $92,100 | $96,060 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,090U.S. $95,420 | $89,130 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,300U.S. $62,200 | $60,920 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-3014 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,960U.S. $40,470 | $35,360 | 470 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,140U.S. $42,420 | $42,440 | 470 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,160U.S. $76,870 | $82,720 | 460 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| CardiologistSOC 29-1212 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $187,550U.S. $496,010 | $324,160 | 460 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,850U.S. $36,670 | $37,480 | 460 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Material Moving Workers, All OtherSOC 53-7199 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,930U.S. $41,800 | $41,690 | 460 | No formal educational credential | +2.7% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,310U.S. $78,580 | $83,510 | 450 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,140U.S. $37,680 | $41,520 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,270U.S. $35,680 | $33,580 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,120U.S. $49,880 | $46,720 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasSOC 47-5023 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,970U.S. $60,190 | $59,100 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,060U.S. $48,220 | $46,040 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.0% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,840U.S. $83,820 | $109,730 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,750U.S. $50,990 | $53,480 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,400U.S. $117,860 | $121,750 | 420 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $249,070U.S. $281,870 | $229,090 | 420 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| TailorSOC 51-6052 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,260U.S. $41,640 | $38,400 | 420 | No formal educational credential | -8.8% |
| Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsSOC 33-2021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,390U.S. $75,920 | $80,860 | 410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.2% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,960U.S. $52,540 | $55,620 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,130U.S. $50,270 | $46,330 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,330U.S. $105,650 | $109,570 | 400 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,120U.S. $76,910 | $79,840 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,860U.S. $40,960 | $37,780 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,200U.S. $55,720 | $55,370 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,670U.S. $130,000 | $101,410 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,040U.S. $58,170 | $62,610 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,050U.S. $140,300 | $133,300 | 380 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,020U.S. $56,460 | $43,880 | 380 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,730U.S. $43,380 | $36,260 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,460U.S. $41,220 | $38,100 | 380 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| DermatologistSOC 29-1213 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $207,000U.S. $328,730 | $257,080 | 370 | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.8% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,330U.S. $64,050 | $54,020 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,140U.S. $66,940 | $56,340 | 360 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,650U.S. $93,250 | $100,150 | 360 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,960U.S. $98,070 | $113,020 | 360 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-2161 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,910U.S. $57,660 | $52,640 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansSOC 49-3092 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,490U.S. $52,000 | $55,570 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.7% |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,250U.S. $51,320 | $35,710 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,770U.S. $105,310 | $125,950 | 350 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,830U.S. $50,140 | $51,040 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9192 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,670U.S. $43,530 | $39,800 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| ActorSOC 27-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 340 | Some college, no degree | +0.0% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,890U.S. $80,260 | $86,680 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,270U.S. $45,950 | $41,890 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,450U.S. $87,990 | $70,730 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,160U.S. $89,320 | $93,750 | 320 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,230U.S. $101,370 | $106,270 | 320 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationSOC 37-3012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $46,340 | not published | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,660U.S. $35,450 | $43,030 | 320 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,570U.S. $114,850 | $97,900 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,990U.S. $55,010 | $48,350 | 310 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,880U.S. $49,610 | $52,100 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,440U.S. $72,060 | $65,280 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,990U.S. $46,850 | $50,690 | 300 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,050U.S. $292,910 | $174,590 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,190U.S. $115,210 | $115,170 | 300 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,030U.S. $47,670 | $46,880 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,790U.S. $57,550 | $63,680 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,700U.S. $47,450 | $54,470 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,520U.S. $51,610 | $50,140 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,520U.S. $73,010 | $63,600 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| EpidemiologistSOC 19-1041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,170U.S. $87,220 | $85,540 | 290 | Master's degree | +18.7% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,350U.S. $101,110 | $115,930 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,690U.S. $77,930 | $68,450 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,760U.S. $65,790 | $79,680 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Emergency Management DirectorsSOC 11-9161 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,140U.S. $93,330 | $115,530 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All OtherSOC 25-1069 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,160U.S. $72,990 | $81,020 | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.6% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,240U.S. $64,830 | $70,800 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,230U.S. $76,400 | $79,970 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,140U.S. $39,460 | $43,350 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive FirersSOC 53-4022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,750U.S. $68,840 | $51,870 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Fine ArtistSOC 27-1013 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,490U.S. $55,490 | $50,100 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -2.9% |
| Court ReporterSOC 27-3092 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,380U.S. $72,420 | $110,490 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -0.1% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,280U.S. $48,150 | $47,980 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Extraction Workers, All OtherSOC 47-5099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,740U.S. $57,010 | $61,230 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,940U.S. $42,290 | $40,470 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Airfield Operations SpecialistsSOC 53-2022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,550U.S. $56,850 | $53,010 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,490U.S. $41,600 | $37,590 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,850U.S. $56,550 | $61,010 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| MeteorologistSOC 19-2021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,570U.S. $99,070 | $86,150 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1111 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,420U.S. $76,590 | $83,830 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1193 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,100U.S. $77,270 | $79,210 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,380U.S. $37,640 | $33,820 | 240 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,390U.S. $39,990 | $39,890 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,920U.S. $82,890 | $77,450 | 230 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Life Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,440U.S. $93,750 | $68,880 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,480U.S. $100,310 | $100,890 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,960U.S. $76,580 | $62,900 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| PathologistSOC 29-1222 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $291,510U.S. $312,400 | $252,920 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesSOC 49-2096 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,850U.S. $48,420 | $53,980 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.5% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,860U.S. $44,810 | $36,190 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,730U.S. $49,030 | $39,350 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.2% |
| Funeral Home ManagersSOC 11-9171 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,940U.S. $78,790 | $90,430 | 220 | Associate's degree | +4.1% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,870U.S. $74,990 | $64,130 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,190U.S. $36,300 | $30,930 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,470U.S. $42,770 | $38,520 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,440U.S. $79,350 | $92,520 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,890U.S. $59,570 | $57,970 | 210 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| AudiologistSOC 29-1181 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,430U.S. $95,780 | $107,990 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
| Hearing Aid SpecialistSOC 29-2092 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,220U.S. $65,160 | $58,200 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Costume AttendantsSOC 39-3092 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,750U.S. $50,400 | $41,440 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,970U.S. $37,080 | $27,890 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Furniture FinishersSOC 51-7021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,450U.S. $44,540 | $37,090 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.5% |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandSOC 51-9022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,920U.S. $42,660 | $37,060 | 210 | No formal educational credential | -19.2% |
| Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,110U.S. $82,280 | $95,750 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Motorcycle MechanicSOC 49-3052 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,120U.S. $48,580 | $54,920 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,560U.S. $48,540 | $44,720 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Train ConductorSOC 53-4031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,440U.S. $78,000 | $47,370 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| ZoologistSOC 19-1023 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,130U.S. $76,780 | $60,860 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,000U.S. $61,990 | $59,940 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| OphthalmologistSOC 29-1241 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $320,450U.S. $300,080 | $315,750 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.5% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,210U.S. $36,910 | $30,710 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-4061 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,900U.S. $70,070 | $52,970 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and BlastersSOC 47-5032 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,830U.S. $61,390 | $59,490 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersSOC 51-2031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,370U.S. $53,710 | $50,260 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.0% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,090U.S. $47,340 | $126,580 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,330U.S. $335,550 | $181,010 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,100U.S. $78,620 | $70,060 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Biochemists and BiophysicistsSOC 19-1021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,320U.S. $127,410 | $100,470 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.3% |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1063 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,520U.S. $123,920 | $128,600 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| EmbalmerSOC 39-4011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,490U.S. $58,780 | $57,320 | 160 | Associate's degree | +0.7% |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersSOC 51-9051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,700U.S. $48,040 | $46,560 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1067 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,380U.S. $84,290 | $93,090 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,290U.S. $63,420 | $64,170 | 150 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Orthopedic SurgeonSOC 29-1242 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,160U.S. $358,550 | $264,960 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,900U.S. $59,320 | $56,410 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Helpers--RoofersSOC 47-3016 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,090U.S. $44,160 | $38,960 | 150 | No formal educational credential | -0.1% |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2021 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,270U.S. $63,520 | $78,400 | 150 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6062 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,630U.S. $38,760 | $31,850 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.6% |
| PhysicistSOC 19-2012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $199,770U.S. $172,250 | $196,520 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,410U.S. $51,440 | $45,850 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Sound EngineerSOC 27-4014 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,920U.S. $73,130 | $57,550 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.1% |
| Animal Control WorkersSOC 33-9011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,760U.S. $45,660 | $46,260 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4035 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,870U.S. $52,800 | $57,050 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| UpholsterersSOC 51-6093 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,820U.S. $46,340 | $43,410 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Painting, Coating, and Decorating WorkersSOC 51-9123 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,710U.S. $41,600 | $34,660 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +1.3% |
| Food Science TechniciansSOC 19-4013 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,280U.S. $52,130 | $59,210 | 130 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,790U.S. $98,700 | $105,780 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.9% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,160U.S. $75,420 | $58,900 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Medical DosimetristSOC 29-2036 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,240U.S. $147,470 | $139,170 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,440U.S. $54,430 | $55,400 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Cutters and Trimmers, HandSOC 51-9031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $25,900U.S. $38,020 | $30,320 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -18.9% |
| EconomistSOC 19-3011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $124,720 | not published | 120 | Master's degree | +4.7% |
| Religious Workers, All OtherSOC 21-2099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,050U.S. $45,280 | $40,760 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1062 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,900U.S. $85,020 | $88,390 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Exercise PhysiologistSOC 29-1128 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,590U.S. $59,460 | $60,570 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +12.8% |
| NeurologistSOC 29-1217 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $277,960U.S. $248,560 | $268,540 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.4% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksSOC 43-4041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,640U.S. $50,080 | $51,430 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| StonemasonsSOC 47-2022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,310U.S. $57,390 | $45,810 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.4% |
| Architecture Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1031 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,420U.S. $96,870 | $106,230 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Music Directors and ComposersSOC 27-2041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,440U.S. $73,710 | $85,970 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| PodiatristSOC 29-1081 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $150,320U.S. $160,300 | $184,790 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Gambling DealersSOC 39-3011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,450U.S. $34,320 | $28,030 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| FarmerSOC 11-9013 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,800U.S. $89,900 | $88,240 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,210U.S. $88,720 | $90,610 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Survey ResearchersSOC 19-3022 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,810U.S. $69,460 | $53,260 | 100 | Master's degree | -4.8% |
| Hydrologic TechniciansSOC 19-4044 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $64,790 | not published | 100 | Associate's degree | -1.3% |
| ArchivistSOC 25-4011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,370U.S. $64,550 | $52,890 | 100 | Master's degree | +3.4% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsSOC 27-2023 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,520U.S. $40,710 | $42,200 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.2% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All OtherSOC 27-3099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,240U.S. $73,620 | $57,030 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Commercial DiverSOC 49-9092 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,920U.S. $72,990 | $52,390 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Locomotive EngineerSOC 53-4011 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,140U.S. $81,410 | $57,440 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Traffic TechniciansSOC 53-6041 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,090U.S. $59,090 | $54,810 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Transportation Workers, All OtherSOC 53-6099 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,430U.S. $45,650 | $53,700 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Houston, TX
- BLS source geography
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 26420
- States
- Texas
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Houston, TX?
In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan area (CBSA 26420), BLS OEWS counted 3,289,720 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $49,410 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Airline Pilot ($307,690), Physicians, All Other ($292,490), CRNA ($275,310).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 26420), which includes Houston, Pasadena and The Woodlands and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Houston 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 26420). 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 houston”, “best jobs in houston”, “high paying jobs in houston texas” (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).