Legislators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $37,510 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $27,640
90th percentile $158,090
Employed locally 190
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,640
    25th
    $33,790
    50th (median)
    $37,510
    75th
    $82,640
    90th
    $158,090

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 47% Median Legislators salary is 53% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,790

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,090
    Financial Managers $165,220
    Sales Managers $131,040
    Construction Managers $101,850
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Houston?

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

    Is Houston above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Houston, TX is 16.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $27,640 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,790.