May 2025 OEWS estimates
Salaries in Austin, TX
Compare official BLS wage estimates for 54 selected occupations with publishable data in this metro area.
Dataset coverage
Occupations covered
54
Data release
May 2025
Median salary distribution across covered occupations
These values summarize the 54 selected occupations published on this site, not every occupation in Austin, TX.
- Lowest covered median
- $38,550
- Middle covered median
- $101,000
- Highest covered median
- $176,990
Highest-paying occupations in our BLS dataset
Annual median salary on a zero-based scale. This compares only the selected occupations published on this site, not every occupation in Austin, TX.
| Rank | Metro or occupation | Annual median |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $176,990 |
| #2 | Financial Manager | $167,180 |
| #3 | Marketing Manager | $164,920 |
| #4 | Lawyer | $153,330 |
| #5 | Sales Manager | $151,760 |
| #6 | Electrical Engineer | $145,360 |
| #7 | Human Resources Manager | $140,670 |
| #8 | Physician Assistant | $134,550 |
| #9 | Software Developer | $134,120 |
| #10 | Information Security Analyst | $134,100 |
Largest occupations by estimated employment
BLS employment estimates for selected occupations where employment is published.
| Rank | Employment market | Estimated employment |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | General and Operations Manager | 42,190 |
| #2 | Customer Service Representative | 32,690 |
| #3 | Software Developer | 31,960 |
| #4 | Registered Nurse | 18,920 |
| #5 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 16,700 |
| #6 | Accountants and Auditor | 12,480 |
| #7 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | 11,900 |
| #8 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | 11,050 |
| #9 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | 10,760 |
| #10 | Computer Occupations, All Other | 10,100 |