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Salaries in Austin by Occupation
Average pay by occupation in the Austin metro area: 36 jobs ranked by annual salary from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Figures cover the whole Austin-Round Rock, TX metropolitan area, not just city centers.
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS metro data (Austin-Round Rock, TX) · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology
Austin pay by occupation
| Occupation | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|
| Financial Managers | $84.74 | $176,260 |
| Marketing Managers | $77.28 | $160,750 |
| Software Developers | $63.70 | $132,500 |
| Data Scientists | $57.11 | $118,780 |
| Information Security Analysts | $56.27 | $117,040 |
| Web Developers | $51.83 | $107,800 |
| Project Management Specialists | $48.39 | $100,660 |
| Registered Nurses | $45.75 | $95,150 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $43.25 | $89,950 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $39.45 | $82,060 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $37.15 | $77,280 |
| Firefighters | $31.92 | $66,400 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $31.57 | $65,660 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $31.50 | $65,530 |
| Graphic Designers | $30.99 | $64,450 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $29.23 | $60,790 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $28.80 | $59,910 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $28.54 | $59,360 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $28.18 | $58,610 |
| Electricians | $27.96 | $58,150 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $26.91 | $55,980 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $26.34 | $54,790 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $26.22 | $54,530 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $25.50 | $53,040 |
| Carpenters | $23.75 | $49,390 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $22.87 | $47,570 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $22.13 | $46,030 |
| Phlebotomists | $21.29 | $44,290 |
| Medical Assistants | $20.80 | $43,270 |
| Office Clerks, General | $20.63 | $42,900 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $20.16 | $41,940 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $18.40 | $38,270 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $18.26 | $37,980 |
| Nursing Assistants | $17.88 | $37,180 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $17.14 | $35,660 |
| Retail Salespersons | $16.92 | $35,200 |
Highest-paying occupations in Austin
- Financial Managers — $176,260 a year
- Marketing Managers — $160,750 a year
- Software Developers — $132,500 a year
- Data Scientists — $118,780 a year
- Information Security Analysts — $117,040 a year
Wages above cover the whole Austin-Round Rock, TX metro. For statewide context, see the Texas salary page, or browse all 36 salary guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which occupation pays the most in Austin?
Financial Managers leads, at about $176,260 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release (Austin-Round Rock, TX metro).
Where does the data come from?
Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wages for the Austin-Round Rock, TX metropolitan statistical area, verified on 2026-10-08. Each occupation links to its full state-by-state table.
Is this pay for the city or the whole metro?
Pay covers the Austin-Round Rock, TX MSA — the city plus surrounding counties — which is exactly how the BLS publishes local wage data. Neighborhood-level pay varies.
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