Austin, TX

Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data

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Avg Salary

$66,225

across all roles

Cost Index

105

Average

Avg Rent

$1,680/mo

1-bed apartment

Affordability

5/10

Low Affordability

How affordable is Austin?

5/10

Low Affordability

Purchasing power score: 1.43× (take-home ÷ living costs)

With a cost of living index of 105 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,204/mo, Austin is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.

Cost of Living Benchmarks

Cost Index

105

US avg = 100

Est. Monthly Rent

$1,680

1-bed, city avg

Avg Disposable

$1,204

after taxes + living costs

Median Salary

$58,860

across all tracked roles

Purchasing Power

1.43×

take-home ÷ costs

Jobs Tracked

585

job titles with data

Highest-Paying Jobs in Austin

By gross annual salary

1.Athletes And Sports Competitors
$213,470
2.Pediatricians
$204,260
3.Petroleum Engineers
$184,250
4.Dentists
$181,760
5.Architectural And Engineering Managers
$175,940
6.Computer And Information Systems Managers
$173,300
7.Financial Managers
$168,100
8.Economics Teachers
$162,440
9.Marketing Managers
$162,150
10.Judges
$153,990

Best Jobs for Disposable Income

After taxes and living costs

1.Athletes And Sports Competitors
$10,161/mo
2.Pediatricians
$9,601/mo
3.Petroleum Engineers
$8,384/mo
4.Dentists
$8,232/mo
5.Architectural And Engineering Managers
$7,878/mo
6.Computer And Information Systems Managers
$7,717/mo
7.Financial Managers
$7,401/mo
8.Economics Teachers
$7,057/mo
9.Marketing Managers
$7,039/mo
10.Judges
$6,543/mo

Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Austin

These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.

Mechanical Door Repairers

$9/mo left

$46,590/yr gross

Secretaries And Administrative Assistants

$11/mo left

$46,620/yr gross

Home Appliance Repairers

$18/mo left

$46,730/yr gross

Human Resources Assistants

$20/mo left

$46,760/yr gross

Animal Control Workers

$21/mo left

$46,790/yr gross

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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.