Take-home pay by job in Texas
What 48 common jobs pay in Texas, and what's left after 2026 taxes. Sorted by take-home pay.
| Job | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $154,200 | $116,662 | $9,722 |
| Pharmacist | $138,260 | $105,767 | $8,814 |
| Physician assistant | $134,550 | $103,231 | $8,603 |
| Software developer | $132,150 | $101,591 | $8,466 |
| Nurse practitioner | $131,670 | $101,262 | $8,439 |
| Medical and health services manager | $114,150 | $89,135 | $7,428 |
| Mechanical engineer | $112,410 | $87,910 | $7,326 |
| Computer systems analyst | $107,390 | $84,379 | $7,032 |
| Physical therapist | $105,810 | $83,267 | $6,939 |
| General and operations manager | $103,230 | $81,452 | $6,788 |
| Dental hygienist | $99,240 | $78,645 | $6,554 |
| Civil engineer | $96,860 | $76,971 | $6,414 |
| Registered nurse | $95,970 | $76,345 | $6,362 |
| Accountant | $80,920 | $65,757 | $5,480 |
| Respiratory therapist | $79,540 | $64,786 | $5,399 |
| Radiologic technologist | $78,630 | $64,146 | $5,346 |
| Police officer | $75,900 | $62,226 | $5,185 |
| HR specialist | $68,920 | $57,315 | $4,776 |
| High school teacher | $63,590 | $53,275 | $4,440 |
| Elementary school teacher | $62,760 | $52,608 | $4,384 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $62,240 | $52,190 | $4,349 |
| Firefighter | $60,180 | $50,535 | $4,211 |
| Plumber | $59,840 | $50,261 | $4,188 |
| IT support specialist | $59,490 | $49,980 | $4,165 |
| Electrician | $58,570 | $49,241 | $4,103 |
| HVAC technician | $57,760 | $48,590 | $4,049 |
| Truck driver (heavy and tractor-trailer) | $56,290 | $47,409 | $3,951 |
| Social worker (child, family and school) | $55,680 | $46,919 | $3,910 |
| Bookkeeper | $48,910 | $41,479 | $3,457 |
| Carpenter | $48,900 | $41,471 | $3,456 |
| Auto mechanic | $48,310 | $40,997 | $3,416 |
| Pharmacy technician | $45,900 | $39,061 | $3,255 |
| Dental assistant | $45,430 | $38,683 | $3,224 |
| Administrative assistant | $45,140 | $38,450 | $3,204 |
| Delivery driver (light truck) | $42,500 | $36,329 | $3,027 |
| Customer service representative | $40,420 | $34,657 | $2,888 |
| Medical assistant | $39,520 | $33,934 | $2,828 |
| Warehouse worker | $37,540 | $32,343 | $2,695 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $37,500 | $32,311 | $2,693 |
| Security guard | $35,980 | $31,090 | $2,591 |
| Receptionist | $35,210 | $30,471 | $2,539 |
| Restaurant cook | $34,760 | $30,110 | $2,509 |
| Janitor | $33,010 | $28,704 | $2,392 |
| Retail salesperson | $30,800 | $26,928 | $2,244 |
| Teaching assistant | $29,850 | $26,164 | $2,180 |
| Cashier | $29,230 | $25,666 | $2,139 |
| Childcare worker | $28,570 | $25,136 | $2,095 |
| Waiter or waitress | $23,240 | $20,748 | $1,729 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.