Legislators Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Texas
Legislators in Texas earn a median salary of $43,379 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.2% vs the national median of $44,810. An estimated 1,740 legislators are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $33,790 to $53,820 depending on location.
$43,379
Avg median salary in Texas
$53,820
Highest paying metro
$33,790
Lowest paying metro
1,740
Employed in Texas
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inLegislators salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Border Region of Texas | $53,820 | $26,220 | $85,150 | 60 |
| Eastern Region of Texas | $51,910 | $36,620 | $59,890 | 70 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,880 | $33,790 | $95,680 | 230 |
| McAllen, TX | $45,620 | $33,320 | $96,400 | 30 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas | $45,100 | $36,620 | $69,400 | 160 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $44,350 | $44,350 | $44,350 | 70 |
| San Antonio, TX | $43,940 | $33,790 | $78,400 | 70 |
| North Region of Texas | $42,450 | $36,620 | $66,710 | 210 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $40,640 | $24,730 | $59,800 | 190 |
| College Station, TX | $39,300 | $37,800 | $63,910 | 30 |
| Houston, TX | $37,510 | $33,790 | $82,640 | 190 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $36,620 | $28,960 | $60,580 | 290 |
| Austin, TX | $33,790 | $33,790 | $90,300 | 140 |