Median DOL Salary
$89,908
Total DOL Filings
4,181
Companies Hiring
1,295
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Katy, TX$89,908
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Katy, TX is 47.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Katy
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E3 Global Inc | 218 | $80,186 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 165 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| mPowerTech, Inc. | 151 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Academy, LTD | 134 | $95,000 | Other | |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | 100 | $89,635 | Other | |
| DET NORSKE VERITAS (U.S.A.), INC. | 81 | $91,270 | Other | |
| AllPro Consulting LLC | 64 | $75,398 | Other | |
| Keymouz Technologies Inc. | 62 | $68,000 | Other | |
| eNcloud Services LLC | 53 | $92,995 | Other | |
| AllPros Consulting LLC | 49 | $86,000 | Other | |
| Lucent IT solutions | 48 | $64,000 | Other | |
| Byte Link Systems, Inc | 42 | $81,500 | Other | |
| MSKV Technologies Inc | 40 | $92,000 | Other | |
| AKINFOSYSTEM | 38 | $84,000 | Staffing | |
| C4i Technologies Inc | 38 | $91,000 | Other | |
| I DREAM SYSTEMS INC | 35 | $92,685 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 34 | $105,645 | Other | |
| VVSTech Inc | 34 | $62,600 | Other | |
| NITCO Inc | 33 | $85,713 | Other | |
| CATALYST SYSTEMS INC | 32 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Weatherford International, LLC | 31 | $92,378 | Other | |
| Cloudpoint Systems Inc. | 31 | $75,000 | Other | |
| LGL Technologies LLC | 30 | $92,685 | Other | |
| Pinwheel Solutions Inc | 29 | $76,794 | Other | |
| SLRI Solutions, LLC | 29 | $87,326 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Katy
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $147,500 | -13.6% | 9 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,500 | -17.8% | 10 |
| Dentists, General | $120,000 | -23.8% | 6 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $118,095 | -22.9% | 14 |
| General and Operations Managers | $117,454 | +17.1% | 10 |
| Sales Managers | $113,485 | -14.2% | 7 |
| Marketing Managers | $99,117 | -29.5% | 8 |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | $96,928 | -24.6% | 32 |
| Chemical Engineers | $90,000 | -33.4% | 15 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $88,410 | -28.1% | 10 |
| Electrical Engineers | $88,280 | -16.4% | 42 |
| Industrial Engineers | $84,479 | -18.3% | 12 |
| Civil Engineers | $84,100 | -11.5% | 18 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $83,018 | -23.3% | 59 |
| Engineers, All Other | $83,018 | -28.4% | 14 |
| Materials Engineers | $78,000 | -32.9% | 5 |
| Physical Therapists | $75,795 | -26.9% | 6 |
| Veterinarians | $75,000 | -38.1% | 6 |
| Sales Engineers | $69,758 | -45% | 10 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $64,000 | -40% | 13 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Texas
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Texas.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $228,560 | 6,510 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $227,580 | 3,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $227,570 | N/A |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $214,670 | 10,050 |
| Anesthesiologists | $203,450 | 3,740 |
| Pediatricians, General | $187,590 | 2,690 |
| Dermatologists | $172,510 | 740 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,650 | 17,980 |
| Physicists | $170,450 | 700 |
| Cardiologists | $168,780 | 1,530 |
Salary Trend in Katy, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Katy, TX has a cost of living index of 92.7, which is 7.3% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $107,875 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $147,500 | $159,115 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,500 | $148,328 |
| Dentists, General | $120,000 | $129,450 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $118,095 | $127,394 |
| General and Operations Managers | $117,454 | $126,703 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Katy, TX stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Katy, TX
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.