Cost of living

Cost of living in Texas: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Texas is about $1,328/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 299 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Chief Executive$15,548/mo9%
Nurse Anesthetist$12,775/mo10%
Family Physician$11,729/mo11%
Dentist$11,198/mo12%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$10,757/mo12%
IT Manager$10,715/mo12%
Financial Manager$10,100/mo13%
Lawyer$9,425/mo14%
Marketing Manager$8,778/mo15%
Pharmacist$8,767/mo15%
Network Architect$8,606/mo15%
Physician Assistant$8,520/mo16%
Optometrist$8,488/mo16%
Human Resources Manager$8,467/mo16%
Purchasing Manager$8,382/mo16%
Sales Manager$8,291/mo16%
Software Developer$8,255/mo16%
Nurse Practitioner$8,228/mo16%
Veterinarian$8,127/mo16%
Computer Hardware Engineer$8,101/mo16%
Industrial Production Manager$8,085/mo16%
Information Security Analyst$7,478/mo18%
Public Relations Manager$7,148/mo19%
Administrative Services Manager$7,114/mo19%
Natural Sciences Manager$7,105/mo19%
Actuary$7,070/mo19%
Systems Analyst$6,968/mo19%
Police and Detective$6,880/mo19%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$6,874/mo19%
Healthcare Manager$6,855/mo19%
Physical Therapist$6,764/mo20%
Mechanical Engineer$6,707/mo20%
Electrical Engineer$6,676/mo20%
Database Administrator$6,631/mo20%
Industrial Engineer$6,631/mo20%
Facilities Manager$6,558/mo20%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$6,515/mo20%
Data Scientist$6,507/mo20%
Computer Programmer$6,447/mo21%
Occupational Therapist$6,433/mo21%
Construction Manager$6,389/mo21%
Operations Manager$6,243/mo21%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$6,228/mo21%
Management Consultant$6,224/mo21%
Chemist$6,204/mo21%
Web Developer$6,057/mo22%
Network Administrator$6,003/mo22%
Project Management Specialist$5,892/mo23%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$5,810/mo23%
Dental Hygienist$5,795/mo23%
Financial Analyst$5,717/mo23%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$5,640/mo24%
Operations Research Analyst$5,623/mo24%
Speech Pathologist$5,620/mo24%
Registered Nurse$5,532/mo24%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$5,509/mo24%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$5,491/mo24%
Civil Engineer$5,361/mo25%
Financial Advisor$5,308/mo25%
Sonographer$5,308/mo25%
Architect$5,257/mo25%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$5,160/mo26%
Accountant$5,129/mo26%
Chiropractor$5,055/mo26%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$5,047/mo26%
Labor Relations Specialist$5,025/mo26%
Respiratory Therapist$4,969/mo27%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$4,953/mo27%
Physical Therapist Assistant$4,937/mo27%
Insurance Underwriter$4,927/mo27%
Psychologist$4,884/mo27%
Instructional Coordinator$4,878/mo27%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$4,846/mo27%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$4,844/mo27%
Radiologic Technologist$4,839/mo27%
Credit Analyst$4,815/mo28%
Police Officer$4,811/mo28%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$4,757/mo28%
Cost Estimator$4,752/mo28%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$4,713/mo28%
Logistician$4,709/mo28%
Social and Community Service Manager$4,705/mo28%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$4,641/mo29%
Financial Examiner$4,586/mo29%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$4,586/mo29%
Compliance Officer$4,501/mo30%
Construction Supervisor$4,397/mo30%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$4,394/mo30%
Claims Adjuster$4,380/mo30%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$4,306/mo31%
Librarian$4,304/mo31%
Loan Officer$4,280/mo31%
School Counselor$4,209/mo32%
Market Research Analyst$4,205/mo32%
Writer$4,194/mo32%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,192/mo32%
Dietitian$4,186/mo32%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,174/mo32%
High School Teacher$4,161/mo32%
Computer Network Support Specialist$4,143/mo32%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,141/mo32%
Elementary School Teacher$4,139/mo32%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$4,133/mo32%
Special Ed Teacher$4,115/mo32%
Healthcare Social Worker$4,112/mo32%
Interior Designer$4,095/mo32%
Production and Operating Worker$4,063/mo33%
HR Specialist$4,033/mo33%
Producers and Director$4,019/mo33%
Food Service Manager$4,014/mo33%
Sales Representative$4,013/mo33%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$4,012/mo33%
Construction and Building Inspector$3,998/mo33%
Property Manager$3,980/mo33%
Training and Development Specialist$3,977/mo33%
Public Relations Specialist$3,947/mo34%
Postal Service Clerk$3,938/mo34%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$3,931/mo34%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,920/mo34%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,902/mo34%
Firefighter$3,892/mo34%
Surgical Technologist$3,888/mo34%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$3,818/mo35%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$3,805/mo35%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$3,803/mo35%
Editor$3,801/mo35%
Plumber$3,721/mo36%
Licensed Practical Nurse$3,706/mo36%
Diesel Mechanic$3,691/mo36%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,661/mo36%
Electrician$3,633/mo37%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,539/mo38%
Clergy$3,505/mo38%
Graphic Designer$3,452/mo38%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$3,401/mo39%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$3,392/mo39%
Paramedic$3,383/mo39%
Fundraiser$3,378/mo39%
IT Support Specialist$3,368/mo39%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$3,319/mo40%
Sheet Metal Worker$3,317/mo40%
Security Worker$3,296/mo40%
Medical Equipment Repairer$3,289/mo40%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$3,283/mo40%
Social Worker$3,275/mo41%
HVAC Technician$3,262/mo41%
Truck Driver$3,261/mo41%
Journalist$3,250/mo41%
Rehabilitation Counselor$3,241/mo41%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,229/mo41%
Machinist$3,225/mo41%
Massage Therapist$3,221/mo41%
Chef$3,156/mo42%
Welder$3,153/mo42%
Audio and Video Technician$3,151/mo42%
Real Estate Agent$3,149/mo42%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,141/mo42%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$3,134/mo42%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,134/mo42%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$3,128/mo42%
Correctional Officer$3,122/mo43%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$3,119/mo43%
Biological Technician$3,118/mo43%
Tax Preparer$3,107/mo43%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$3,103/mo43%
Carpenter$3,102/mo43%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$3,087/mo43%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$3,086/mo43%
Equipment Operator$3,080/mo43%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$3,062/mo43%
Auto Mechanic$3,042/mo44%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$2,984/mo45%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,972/mo45%
Bookkeeper$2,971/mo45%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,971/mo45%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$2,963/mo45%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$2,948/mo45%
Roofer$2,934/mo45%
Cargo and Freight Agent$2,923/mo45%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$2,923/mo45%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,911/mo46%
Insurance Agent$2,906/mo46%
Medical Equipment Preparer$2,890/mo46%
Medical Records Specialist$2,872/mo46%
Painter$2,867/mo46%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,829/mo47%
Retail Supervisor$2,822/mo47%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,807/mo47%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$2,798/mo47%
Bus Drivers, School$2,794/mo48%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$2,791/mo48%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$2,760/mo48%
Billing and Posting Clerk$2,750/mo48%
Personal Service Worker$2,732/mo49%
Pharmacy Technician$2,729/mo49%
Order Clerk$2,704/mo49%
Phlebotomist$2,657/mo50%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$2,655/mo50%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,647/mo50%
Admin Assistant$2,629/mo51%
Delivery Driver$2,622/mo51%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$2,605/mo51%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$2,593/mo51%
Bill and Account Collector$2,589/mo51%
Advertising Sales Agent$2,577/mo52%
Dental Assistant$2,577/mo52%
Sports Coach$2,568/mo52%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,567/mo52%
Maintenance Worker$2,557/mo52%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$2,550/mo52%
Slaughterers and Meat Packer$2,532/mo52%
Fitness Trainer$2,525/mo53%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,503/mo53%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,498/mo53%
Highway Maintenance Worker$2,495/mo53%
Customer Service Rep$2,474/mo54%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,464/mo54%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$2,443/mo54%
Medical Assistant$2,442/mo54%
Pest Control Worker$2,435/mo55%
Printing Press Operator$2,428/mo55%
Construction Laborer$2,415/mo55%
Psychiatric Technician$2,410/mo55%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,397/mo55%
Library Technician$2,392/mo56%
Office Clerk$2,387/mo56%
Residential Advisor$2,378/mo56%
Teller$2,369/mo56%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$2,363/mo56%
Warehouse Worker$2,361/mo56%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,352/mo56%
Opticians, Dispensing$2,349/mo57%
EMT$2,330/mo57%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$2,324/mo57%
Food Service Supervisor$2,321/mo57%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$2,321/mo57%
Couriers and Messenger$2,320/mo57%
Landscaper$2,314/mo57%
Skincare Specialist$2,312/mo57%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,312/mo57%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,309/mo58%
Data Entry Keyer$2,286/mo58%
Nursing Assistant$2,282/mo58%
Preschool Teacher$2,280/mo58%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,274/mo58%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,274/mo58%
Parts Salesperson$2,272/mo58%
Telemarketer$2,260/mo59%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,257/mo59%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$2,256/mo59%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,255/mo59%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$2,234/mo59%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$2,219/mo60%
File Clerk$2,188/mo61%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,183/mo61%
Receptionist$2,155/mo62%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$2,154/mo62%
Photographer$2,133/mo62%
Tutor$2,105/mo63%
Food Batchmaker$2,064/mo64%
Security Guard$2,049/mo65%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,036/mo65%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,011/mo66%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$2,005/mo66%
Restaurant Cook$1,989/mo67%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$1,964/mo68%
School Bus Monitor$1,949/mo68%
Retail Salesperson$1,934/mo69%
Janitor$1,927/mo69%
Baker$1,923/mo69%
Sewing Machine Operator$1,918/mo69%
Teaching Assistant$1,908/mo70%
Hairdresser$1,903/mo70%
Library Assistants, Clerical$1,895/mo70%
Animal Caretaker$1,883/mo71%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$1,883/mo71%
Food Preparation Worker$1,878/mo71%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$1,871/mo71%
Recreation Worker$1,869/mo71%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$1,867/mo71%
Cooks, Short Order$1,854/mo72%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$1,851/mo72%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$1,851/mo72%
Parking Attendant$1,823/mo73%
Driver/Sales Worker$1,821/mo73%
Childcare Worker$1,812/mo73%
Dishwasher$1,811/mo73%
Cashier$1,791/mo74%
Bartender$1,789/mo74%
Server$1,757/mo76%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$1,750/mo76%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,730/mo77%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$1,710/mo78%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$1,710/mo78%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$1,669/mo80%
Cooks, Fast Food$1,592/mo83%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$1,571/mo85%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$1,548/mo86%
Home Health Aide$1,464/mo91%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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