Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Texas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $101,400 | $102,741 | -1% |
| Median hourly wage | $48.75 | $49.39 | -1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $104,428.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $101,959 | $74,750 | $143,750 | 119 |
| Houston | $93,093 | $68,250 | $131,250 | 96 |
| Dallas | $93,093 | $68,250 | $131,250 | 102 |
| Fort Worth | $90,433 | $66,300 | $127,500 | 99 |
| Arlington | $88,660 | $65,000 | $125,000 | 98 |
| San Antonio | $82,454 | $60,450 | $116,250 | 91 |
| El Paso | $75,361 | $55,250 | $106,250 | 86 |
The median annual salary for a Business Analyst in Texas is $101,400, or about $48.75 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Business Analysts is $102,741. Texas is -1% below the national median.
Entry-level business analysts in Texas typically earn from $74,750 depending on the city and employer.
With 50,990 business analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $101,400, Texas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.