Economists in Texas
SOC 19-3011 ยท Life, Physical, and Social Science
560Jobs in Texas
$135,080Mean annual wage
9th of 40Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,760 | $32.09 |
| 25th percentile | $83,900 | $40.34 |
| Median (50th) | $121,420 | $58.38 |
| 75th percentile | $175,000 | $84.14 |
| 90th percentile | $219,140 | $105.36 |
| Mean | $135,080 | $64.94 |
Across 40 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($175,100), New York ($168,580), New Jersey ($161,990); the lowest are Kentucky ($83,920), Nebraska ($86,280), Louisiana ($89,010). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 560 | $135,080 | $121,420 |
| Arkansas | 50 | $94,330 | $91,560 |
| Louisiana | 140 | $89,010 | $73,050 |
| New Mexico | 120 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | 80 | $111,010 | $89,980 |
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