Legislators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $33,790 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $18,720
90th percentile $122,990
Employed locally 140
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,720
    25th
    $33,790
    50th (median)
    $33,790
    75th
    $90,300
    90th
    $122,990

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 35% Median Legislators salary is 65% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,880
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $45,620
    Texarkana, TX-AR $44,350
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,940
    College Station-Bryan, TX $39,300
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,510

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,940
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $173,300
    Sales Managers $141,430
    Financial Managers $168,100
    Marketing Managers $162,150
    Construction Managers $102,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in Austin, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Austin, TX is 24.6% below the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Austin?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $18,720 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,790.