Salary Breakdown for Houston
The median individual income in Houston is $33,312 per year, which works out to approximately $2,776/month or $16.02/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $56,019.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Houston's cost of living index is 96 (national average = 100). The median salary of $33,312 in Houston has the purchasing power of approximately $34,700 at the national average cost of living. Houston is roughly in line with the national average, making it a balanced option for salary vs expenses.
Top Employers in Houston
- Memorial Hermann
- MD Anderson
- ExxonMobil
Major Industries in Houston
- Energy
- Healthcare
- Aerospace
How Houston Compares to Texas
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Cost of Living in Houston
See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Houston page.
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