State profile · TX
Healthcare wages in Texas
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 58 healthcare occupations in Texas.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
4 active disasters in Texas· Fire
- 8 BALL FIRE
- CORNER POCKET FIRE
- HUNGGATE FIRE
- + 1 more declaration
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-05-18
State tax (avg)
0.0%
No state income tax
Cost of living
97
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
68
Across 58 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Cardiologists$410,150
- Neurologists$360,640
- Physicians, Pathologists$345,830
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$323,010
- Radiologists$319,320
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24,230
- Dietetic Technicians$30,280
- Physical Therapist Aides$31,590
- Occupational Therapy Aides$37,180
- Paramedics$37,260
Every healthcare occupation in Texas
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
58 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurologists | physician | $360,640 | $360,640 | 79 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | physician | $286,510 | $286,510 | 75 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $81,500 | $81,500 | 72 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $78,000 | $78,000 | 72 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | physician | $345,830 | $345,830 | 71 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | physician | $323,010 | $323,010 | 71 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $244,990 | $244,990 | 70 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $99,910 | $99,910 | 70 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $269,110 | $269,110 | 70 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $105,810 | $105,810 | 70 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $106,140 | $106,140 | 70 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $45,900 | $45,900 | 69 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $235,710 | $235,710 | 69 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $269,800 | $269,800 | 69 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $134,550 | $134,550 | 69 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $95,970 | $95,970 | 69 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $131,670 | $131,670 | 69 |
| Audiologists | allied | $93,570 | $93,570 | 69 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,240 | $62,240 | 69 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $138,260 | $138,260 | 69 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $105,770 | $105,770 | 69 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $62,490 | $62,490 | 69 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $79,540 | $79,540 | 69 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $131,330 | $131,330 | 69 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $101,170 | $101,170 | 69 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $78,630 | $78,630 | 69 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $96,780 | $96,780 | 69 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $65,220 | $65,220 | 69 |
| Orderlies | support | $37,650 | $37,650 | 69 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $271,960 | $271,960 | 68 |
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