Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Texas
The median accountant in Texas earned $80,920 a year in May 2025[1], 3.3% below the US median of $83,680. That puts Texas at #20 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $53,380 | $80,920 | $132,040 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Texas earns $65,560–$103,760; the top tenth earns $132,040 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Texas median that makes about $115,600 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Texas
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $131,370 | 1,240 | |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $109,670 | 28,400 | |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $103,820 | 12,480 | |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $104,150 | 37,450 | |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $105,320 | 1,030 | |
| Odessa, TX | $101,770 | 550 | |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $99,780 | 8,360 | |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $101,500 | 720 | |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $96,650 | 840 | |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $97,550 | 1,470 | |
| Amarillo, TX | $92,750 | 1,070 | |
| Waco, TX | $94,380 | 860 | |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $93,280 | 310 | |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $94,350 | 260 | |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $97,000 | 1,070 | |
| Abilene, TX | $98,340 | 550 | |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $95,180 | 660 | |
| Longview, TX | $95,730 | 690 | |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $95,990 | 1,180 | |
| Lubbock, TX | $96,600 | 960 | |
| Victoria, TX | $98,480 | 230 | |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $94,940 | 260 | |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $95,280 | 730 | |
| Tyler, TX | $93,470 | 800 | |
| San Angelo, TX | $89,050 | 360 | |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $92,080 | 810 | |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $90,700 | 320 | |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $81,510 | 690 | |
| El Paso, TX | $83,450 | 2,120 | |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $81,890 | 80 | |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $78,430 | 1,430 | |
| Laredo, TX | $80,580 | 510 |
Midland, TX pays the most ($100,890) and Laredo, TX the least ($63,410): $37,480 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | +0.8% | |
| Nevada | +0.8% | |
| Texas | +0.0% | |
| Illinois | -0.9% | |
| Utah | -1.1% |
Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Texas?
The median was $80,920 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $65,560 to $103,760.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Texas?
About $115,600 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Texas do accountants earn the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $100,890 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Data checked 2026-10-16.