Texas’ labor force keeps growing. Here are the 26 highest-paying jobs in the Lone Star State.
June 20, 20240
25. Lawyers
Average annual wage: $180,660
Employment estimate: 6,360
23. Architectural and engineering managers
Average annual wage: $201,210
Employment estimate: 260
21. Psychiatrists
Average annual wage: $214,720
Employment estimate: 5,920
19. Nurse anesthetists
Average annual wage: $220,000
Employment estimate: 10,910
17. General internal medicine physicians
Average annual wage: $225,220
Employment estimate: 2,530
15. Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers
Average annual wage: $239,840
Employment estimate: 28,660
13. Anesthesiologists
Average annual wage: $257,890
Employment estimate: Not available
11. Neurologists
Average annual wage: $276,120
Employment estimate: 730
9. Surgeons (all other)
Average annual wage: $278,140
Employment estimate: 890
7. Dentists (all other specialists)
Average annual wage: $287,330
Employment estimate: 910
5. Ophthalmologists (except pediatric)
Average annual wage: $298,140
Employment estimate: 6,970
3. Cardiologists
Average annual wage: $327,850
Employment estimate: 1,830
1. Athletes and sports competitors
Average annual wage: $368,110
Employment estimate: 2,760