These are the 10 highest-paying jobs in Texas in 2024, according to new study By Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman Updated Sep 9, 2024 3:42 p.m.

The national average salary for CEOs is $388,000, making it the second-highest-paying job in Texas. The national average salary for CEOs is $388,000, making it the second-highest-paying job in Texas.

On average, a chief executive in Texas can expect to earn around $230,000 per year, with those at large corporations potentially earning much more, making this one of the highest paying jobs in Texas.

Each job differs in required experience, education and certifications. Here’s just a few of the highest paying remote and hybrid jobs offered by Texas employers as of December 2024.

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Database architects in Texas make $139,570 a year while working the highest-paying tech jobs in the state. That puts them well ahead of the highest-paid tech jobs in both Arkansas and Louisiana.

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Nexford University recently conducted a study that shows what some of the best occupations are in Texas. Below are 10 of the highest-paying jobs in Texas.

Job security is another benefit. The unemployment rate for a master's degree holder is 2.2%, compared to 2.5% for undergraduate degree holders.

Database architects in Texas make $139,570 a year while working the highest-paying tech jobs in the state. That puts them well ahead of the highest-paid tech jobs in both Arkansas and Louisiana.