DOL Median (Texas)
$104,000
vs National
+4.9%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$112,190
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$104,000
+4.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Texas earns $104,000 in nominal terms, which is 4.9% above the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $112,190 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| VELITE BENCHMARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $300,000 | 3 |
| VELITE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP | $300,000 | 1 |
| CITICORP NORTH AMERICA INC. | $250,000 | 1 |
| ELEMENT AMERICAS INC | $215,000 | 1 |
| AOT Energy Americas LLC | $210,000 | 2 |
| ASTRA OIL COMPANY LLC | $195,000 | 1 |
| MACQUARIE FUNDING HOLDINGS INC. | $185,000 | 25 |
| Trafigura Trading LLC | $185,000 | 2 |
| The Highland Consulting Group, Inc. | $180,000 | 5 |
| NOVUM ENERGY SERVICES LLC | $175,000 | 2 |
| SKYLAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP | $175,000 | 6 |
| U.S. ANESTHESIA PARTNERS, INC. | $175,000 | 2 |
| TD Securities (USA) LLC | $175,000 | 5 |
| ABSG Consulting, Inc. | $168,960 | 1 |
| PepsiCo, Inc. | $168,250 | 2 |
| Shell US Hosting Company | $168,100 | 2 |
| Hess Corporation | $163,100 | 2 |
| Macquarie Holdings (USA) Inc. | $159,994 | 124 |
| Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas | $153,178 | 20 |
| VELITE BENCHMARK CAPITAL MANAGMENT, LLC | $150,000 | 1 |
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WOODSTOCK, GA · $520,000NORWALK, CO · $280,000Moline, IL · $278,000BETHESDA, MA · $250,000MANHATTAN BEACH, CA · $230,000Top-Paying Roles in Texas
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How much does a Economists make in Texas?
The median Economists salary in Texas is $104,000 based on 291 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Texas earns 4.9% more than the national median of $99,100, or $112,190 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.