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Houston Employment

Employment and Industries in the Houston, Texas Area

Houston is the fourth most populous city in the United States. The Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area is also the seventh largest metropolitan area in the United States. Similar to other large metropolitan areas, the Houston metropolitan area has a tremendous concentration of business and commerce. The Houston metropolitan area is home to nearly fifty Fortune 1000 company headquarters, and Houston ranks third among metropolitan statistical areas in the number of Fortune 500 headquarters, behind New York, and Chicago.

The Globalization and World Cities Study Group & Network (GaWC) ranks certain cities as "Global Cities" (also known as world cities or world-class cities). There are three tiers of ranking, alpha (first-tier), beta (second-tier) and gamma (third tier), based on a cities "tangible effect on global affairs through socioeconomic, cultural, and/or political means" (Wikipedia). Houston is one of eleven U.S. global cities ranked as a "World City". Houston is ranked as a "Gamma World City" by GaWC, on a par with Boston, Dallas, and Washington.

In Houston, the energy industry, based on oil and gas exploration and production, is a major driver of the Houston economy. The Houston area is also the world's leading manufacturing center for oil field equipment. Houston is one of the world's largest centers of petrochemical manufacturing, including synthetic rubber, insecticides, and fertilizers. Other major industries in Houston include:

  • Aeronautics
  • Agriculture
  • Banking and finance
  • Biomedical research
  • Commercial fishing
  • Education
  • Engineering services
  • Health services
  • High-technology (computer, aerospace, environmental, etc.)
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional and business services
  • Shipping (International import and export)
  • Wholesale and retail trade

The Port of Houston, a man-made shipping channel, is first in the United States in international commerce, and is the sixth largest port in the world. Among US ports, it is the busiest port in foreign tonnage and second busiest port in overall tonnage.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Houston ranks eleventh on the list of US cities who receive the most annual funding from the NIH.

Some major companies of note in and around Houston include:

  • A.D. Vision
  • Air Liquide
  • American General
  • Baker Hughes
  • BHP Billiton
  • BMC Software
  • BP
  • The Boeing Company - IDS NASA Systems
  • Brooks Information Technology
  • Centerpoint Energy
  • Citgo
  • ConocoPhillips
  • Continental Airlines
  • Cooper Industries
  • Dominion Exploration and Production
  • Duke Natural Gas Co.
  • Dynegy
  • EGL - Eagle Global Logistics
  • El Paso Corporation (formerly El Paso Energy)
  • Enron
  • Fiesta Mart
  • Foley's
  • Gerland's
  • Halliburton
  • Landry's
  • Lewis Food Town
  • Lyondell Chemical Company
  • Luby's
  • Marathon Oil
  • Men's Wearhouse
  • Pro-Mark Corporation
  • Reliant Energy
  • Service Corporation International
  • Smith International
  • Sysco
  • Swishahouse
  • Unocal 76
  • U.S. Liquids
  • Waste Management, Inc.
  • Weatherford International

Some of the major business organizations in and around Chicago include:

The Houston Business Journal, and the Business Section of the Houston Chronicle are excellent sources of information on business in the Houston metropolitan area.

Most Popular Jobs in Houston, Texas Metro Area (2006 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses40,01062,260$44,340 - 82,69024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education30,88044,760$34,850 - 57,98014%95%
3Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products30,28061,240$26,290 - 111,0808%51%
4Accountants and auditors23,25062,090$36,210 - 96,11018%79%
5Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education19,04047,390$36,220 - 61,7906%96%
6Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education17,58045,420$34,870 - 58,96011%95%
7Lawyers11,060126,090$61,260 - 011%99%
8Teachers and instructors, all other10,92019,880$13,540 - 27,8609%54%
9Computer systems analysts10,13071,840$37,410 - 104,33029%68%
10Civil engineers8,95085,430$47,690 - 131,13018%87%
11Management analysts8,62061,060$16,540 - 106,96022%78%
12Computer programmers7,81080,500$41,190 - 118,4100%73%
13Financial managers7,620112,710$60,330 - 013%60%
14Mechanical engineers7,56081,650$50,650 - 117,8304%78%
15Computer software engineers, applications7,42087,700$56,100 - 124,39045%85%
16Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products5,91072,360$33,300 - 121,02012%51%
17Financial analysts5,82072,890$38,680 - 121,80034%87%
18Sales managers5,670104,600$47,870 - 010%69%
19Network and computer systems administrators5,66066,840$39,710 - 96,97027%50%
20Computer software engineers, systems software5,53087,560$56,670 - 121,10028%85%
21Engineering managers5,260120,500$77,470 - 07%84%
22Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents4,800115,370$34,430 - 025%67%
23Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers4,730109,570$62,280 - 022%93%
24Pharmacists4,48094,670$78,550 - 117,31022%97%
25Petroleum engineers4,370117,540$72,220 - 05%80%
26Electrical engineers4,31097,970$56,600 - 06%81%
27Computer and information systems managers4,160111,640$64,890 - 016%73%
28Market research analysts3,99065,160$29,830 - 111,77020%82%
29Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation3,98051,630$29,100 - 83,2105%58%
30Medical and health services managers3,96080,790$47,930 - 116,68016%57%
31Medical and clinical laboratory technologists3,77047,870$35,230 - 62,79012%51%
32Education administrators, elementary and secondary school3,67069,880$52,560 - 93,0708%78%
33Chief executives3,660164,400$83,670 - 02%65%
34Industrial engineers3,49083,790$52,030 - 121,10020%74%
35Educational, vocational, and school counselors3,33052,750$35,210 - 71,76013%73%
36Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists3,18053,760$27,210 - 84,58018%56%
37Managers, all other3,13094,250$44,860 - 07%55%
38Medical and clinical laboratory technicians3,05031,720$21,890 - 45,37015%51%
39Network systems and data communications analysts3,05067,740$40,420 - 102,21053%57%
40Engineers, all other3,03089,810$43,680 - 131,4906%82%
41Child, family, and school social workers3,02034,580$21,860 - 50,88019%77%
42Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists2,90053,970$30,910 - 81,26018%56%
43Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school2,87045,570$34,850 - 59,80020%87%
44Marketing managers2,850115,930$58,160 - 014%69%
45Training and development specialists2,83053,410$30,830 - 81,21018%56%
46Social and human service assistants2,60023,770$12,700 - 37,37034%58%
47Graphic designers2,54042,150$21,440 - 65,34010%55%
48Sales and related workers, all other2,45034,120$15,180 - 62,96014%62%
49Chemical engineers2,43092,800$57,080 - 127,6208%91%
50Architects, except landscape and naval2,41073,120$40,180 - 116,22018%88%
51Surveyors2,28064,830$22,260 - 115,16024%82%
52Database administrators2,24065,900$38,920 - 101,90029%72%
53Librarians2,16048,600$34,640 - 63,3604%85%
54Public relations specialists2,08057,620$27,820 - 91,79018%81%
55Computer specialists, all other2,00070,740$38,500 - 117,71015%68%
56Physical therapists1,91072,070$52,870 - 95,20027%89%
57Vocational education teachers, secondary school1,87050,330$37,480 - 67,5900%96%
58Instructional coordinators1,86059,750$30,340 - 87,99023%79%
59Advertising sales agents1,86044,220$18,120 - 84,51020%56%
60Speech-language pathologists1,86057,990$39,440 - 85,02011%98%
61Sales engineers1,83097,860$56,240 - 09%79%
62Electronics engineers, except computer1,65076,410$52,790 - 109,6204%81%
63Personal financial advisors1,64084,480$30,240 - 041%81%
64Medical and public health social workers1,63046,360$26,990 - 63,45024%77%
65Coaches and scouts1,63036,550$12,740 - 61,15015%60%
66Chemists1,62061,510$32,430 - 97,8009%93%
67Detectives and criminal investigators1,62061,590$33,080 - 98,46017%54%
68Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other1,52057,570$33,920 - 90,70017%56%
69Environmental scientists and specialists, including health1,44065,680$31,850 - 140,94025%93%
70Veterinarians1,43098,380$53,560 - 035%100%
71Special education teachers, middle school1,40044,740$34,660 - 57,96016%87%
72Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors1,40072,350$43,650 - 113,77010%74%
73Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors1,30051,330$30,990 - 76,94014%54%
74Dentists, general1,280142,930$57,520 - 09%100%
75Credit analysts1,27066,880$32,680 - 121,2002%60%
76Special education teachers, secondary school1,26045,900$35,750 - 58,9709%87%
77Occupational therapists1,21064,520$45,160 - 89,25023%90%
78Purchasing managers1,200100,570$58,880 - 03%57%
79Operations research analysts1,19074,520$46,250 - 105,56011%71%
80Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other1,170104,810$40,930 - 012%94%
81Occupational health and safety specialists1,12063,610$39,990 - 98,5808%72%
82Compensation and benefits managers1,11092,570$52,810 - 140,45012%58%
83Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program1,10037,000$20,390 - 56,78024%78%
84Financial specialists, all other1,09075,690$26,560 - 141,05012%50%
85Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists1,06064,920$39,300 - 82,83016%99%
86Counselors, all other1,04052,120$34,010 - 69,99017%73%
87Rehabilitation counselors1,01034,460$27,020 - 41,90023%73%
88Self-enrichment education teachers1,00041,370$20,430 - 71,38023%54%
89Computer hardware engineers99095,180$56,270 - 136,2505%70%
90Environmental engineers98076,890$39,060 - 124,86025%86%
91Health educators96044,920$24,980 - 74,14026%58%
92Mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers950101,690$47,950 - 010%80%
93Physician assistants95077,020$53,070 - 101,57027%67%
94Budget analysts94065,080$39,760 - 93,0307%78%
95Social and community service managers93050,580$26,730 - 80,86025%72%
96Technical writers93051,900$31,110 - 77,30020%74%
97Insurance underwriters87058,380$33,650 - 93,2206%53%
98Mental health and substance abuse social workers87035,710$22,730 - 54,01030%77%
99Marine engineers and naval architects85091,680$53,510 - 136,77011%78%
100Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists82036,850$28,180 - 47,40011%58%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons76,82024,060$13,290 - 37,69012%25%
2Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food58,28014,650$11,570 - 19,10018%5%
3Cashiers56,61016,810$12,340 - 22,150-2%10%
4Customer service representatives45,61029,310$15,380 - 45,77025%22%
5Office clerks, general41,87023,490$14,010 - 34,54013%19%
6Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand41,75021,010$12,900 - 30,6202%5%
7General and operations managers40,720108,150$43,550 - [?]2%48%
8Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners40,66017,260$11,890 - 25,49015%4%
9Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive40,38026,710$15,240 - 38,0501%18%
10Executive secretaries and administrative assistants38,39039,140$25,560 - 55,70015%18%
11Waiters and waitresses34,49015,210$11,540 - 22,02011%14%
12Construction laborers34,12020,520$14,610 - 28,63011%5%
13Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks33,15032,130$20,450 - 45,89013%16%
14Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer27,82033,540$20,490 - 50,43010%4%
15Stock clerks and order fillers27,77022,050$13,580 - 32,930-7%8%
16First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers26,80047,700$25,810 - 74,6606%29%
17Maintenance and repair workers, general23,41029,800$17,140 - 46,07010%6%
18First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers21,20039,480$21,420 - 57,9104%25%
19Personal and home care aides19,96013,500$11,460 - 16,01051%10%
20Receptionists and information clerks19,54022,770$15,380 - 31,57017%13%
21Team assemblers19,38022,480$15,420 - 31,9700%5%
22Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants19,33021,190$15,710 - 27,99018%7%
23Security guards18,76023,260$14,760 - 38,18017%13%
24First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers17,79025,420$15,180 - 38,76011%14%
25Teacher assistants15,61017,650$12,450 - 23,74010%18%
26Maids and housekeeping cleaners15,44015,460$11,780 - 20,49013%5%
27First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers14,69054,920$30,170 - 88,520-4%15%
28Business operations specialists, all other14,65066,500$32,180 - 110,97021%49%
29Cooks, restaurant14,60018,070$12,780 - 24,40012%5%
30Truck drivers, light or delivery services14,36026,130$16,260 - 38,4708%4%
31Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers14,26033,130$21,720 - 46,8905%2%
32Landscaping and groundskeeping workers14,13018,650$12,720 - 25,68018%6%
33Electricians13,99040,810$26,550 - 57,2607%7%
34Police and sheriff's patrol officers13,32046,950$31,640 - 63,79011%33%
35First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers13,06050,930$32,950 - 75,3409%10%
36Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses12,99038,560$29,700 - 49,54014%7%
37Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks12,44026,820$17,130 - 38,8404%6%
38Machinists11,80033,820$21,130 - 48,350-2%3%
39Automotive service technicians and mechanics10,78033,350$17,560 - 51,78014%4%
40Industrial truck and tractor operators10,69025,270$17,860 - 34,350-1%2%
41Bill and account collectors10,25031,090$20,060 - 42,72023%13%
42Medical assistants10,00021,980$14,260 - 31,30035%10%
43Computer support specialists9,95042,650$22,410 - 65,08013%43%
44Carpenters9,81030,600$21,080 - 41,66010%6%
45Sales representatives, services, all other9,14059,500$23,640 - 105,62028%48%
46Tellers8,89023,970$18,200 - 30,89014%16%
47Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators8,87030,450$22,170 - 39,4908%3%
48Child care workers8,65015,510$11,760 - 20,91018%15%
49Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers8,60013,940$11,540 - 17,53012%6%
50Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers8,56032,900$17,040 - 54,380-6%14%
51First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers8,31055,910$30,930 - 87,7107%13%
52Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters8,23040,440$26,350 - 55,87011%4%
53Billing and posting clerks and machine operators8,12030,260$21,170 - 40,2304%15%
54Bus drivers, school7,79021,060$12,180 - 31,7009%4%
55Construction managers7,40071,170$37,950 - 115,41016%29%
56Industrial machinery mechanics7,20043,390$25,360 - 66,0309%5%
57Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers7,16055,870$39,000 - 76,810-12%7%
58Cleaners of vehicles and equipment7,07019,010$12,260 - 28,25014%3%
59Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop7,05014,580$11,570 - 19,00010%8%
60Preschool teachers, except special education6,92021,730$12,360 - 42,41026%43%
61Home health aides6,92018,020$11,890 - 29,55049%7%
62Dishwashers6,90014,350$11,630 - 18,11010%3%
63Roustabouts, oil and gas6,72027,000$17,550 - 38,900-2%0%
64Helpers--production workers6,71020,340$12,650 - 32,3500%4%
65Chemical plant and system operators6,67055,720$37,380 - 71,920-14%7%
66Food preparation workers6,58016,510$12,190 - 21,84015%7%
67Correctional officers and jailers6,57030,550$23,220 - 38,94017%11%
68Counter and rental clerks6,24027,580$12,590 - 50,59023%16%
69Bartenders5,98015,380$11,570 - 22,09011%17%
70First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers5,93080,420$39,290 - [?]4%38%
71Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products5,83053,920$31,390 - 86,0800%42%
72Driver/sales workers5,81021,880$11,950 - 38,790-4%4%
73Cement masons and concrete finishers5,77024,740$17,380 - 33,99011%2%
74Pharmacy technicians5,76027,890$20,540 - 36,10032%16%
75Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop5,65015,390$11,660 - 20,89010%17%
76Postal service mail carriers5,61044,050$36,240 - 50,4601%11%
77Dental assistants5,55026,670$19,090 - 39,86029%9%
78Administrative services managers5,51084,460$40,260 - 139,85012%40%
79Interviewers, except eligibility and loan5,33028,850$19,470 - 38,30010%24%
80Data entry keyers5,27024,380$17,990 - 32,360-4%18%
81Production, planning, and expediting clerks5,09038,650$23,010 - 57,2504%30%
82Property, real estate, and community association managers5,08037,580$19,700 - 61,22015%36%
83Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers5,05038,390$22,170 - 57,3109%3%
84Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists5,03026,460$12,830 - 44,29012%6%
85Cooks, institution and cafeteria4,93019,420$13,440 - 26,81011%5%
86Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists4,85035,160$21,800 - 50,10012%3%
87Telemarketers4,82021,470$15,030 - 30,700-9%14%
88Painters, construction and maintenance4,76027,120$20,750 - 35,20012%6%
89Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders4,73023,690$13,970 - 38,510-4%5%
90File clerks4,65024,200$15,670 - 38,100-40%20%
91Structural metal fabricators and fitters4,53028,150$16,670 - 39,5500%0%
92Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic4,50031,850$19,600 - 44,370-2%6%
93Paralegals and legal assistants4,42051,700$31,880 - 75,51022%45%
94Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers4,38023,040$14,160 - 33,17012%0%
95Laundry and dry-cleaning workers4,37016,040$11,900 - 21,35010%5%
96Drywall and ceiling tile installers4,35029,200$21,690 - 38,0807%2%
97Legal secretaries4,35045,710$27,100 - 61,70012%18%
98Real estate sales agents4,34046,110$19,810 - 93,18011%45%
99Parts salespersons4,28032,240$16,530 - 53,280-1%6%
100Order clerks4,20028,140$16,780 - 42,960-23%16%
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Jobs More Common Near Houston Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Petroleum engineers117,5404,37022.6
Mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers101,69095020.3
Derrick operators, oil and gas35,8102,64018.3
Geological and petroleum technicians50,6201,95017.1
Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers55,8707,16016.7
Pump operators, except wellhead pumpers45,47086016.3
Roustabouts, oil and gas27,0006,72015.4
Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining38,3003,13014.4
Radio mechanics35,75031012.6
Chemical plant and system operators55,7206,67012.5
Marine engineers and naval architects91,68085011.7
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers109,5704,73011.3
Boilermakers44,2601,44011.1
Gas plant operators51,62057011.1
Rail car repairers34,2105106.1
Riggers40,4806705.8
Chemical engineers92,8002,4305.7
Lay-out workers, metal and plastic27,4103905.7
Chemical equipment operators and tenders52,7203,0105.5
Reinforcing iron and rebar workers28,9501,7905.4
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary111,4704,3905.3
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall27,4201,6405
Tank car, truck, and ship loaders35,3206505
Pile-driver operators35,1101504.9
Musical instrument repairers and tuners36,1101204.7
Tree trimmers and pruners23,0909204.7
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door38,0501,7604.7
Transportation attendants, except flight attendants and baggage porters22,3809104.5
Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other16,9101,2904.4
Occupational health and safety technicians43,4603404.1
Audio-visual collections specialists46,9302704
Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors72,3501,4004
Air traffic controllers115,0607903.9
Biological science teachers, postsecondary114,3901,9603.8
Crane and tower operators34,2302,3803.8
Insulation workers, mechanical34,3809903.8
Counselors, all other52,1201,0403.5
Materials scientists82,7002003.5
Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers23,1201503.5
Environmental engineering technicians41,0609503.5
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels54,3101,5403.5
Choreographers32,0805403.4
Transportation workers, all other35,8801,5303.2
Forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic22,4309403.1
Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other35,8301,8703.1
Wellhead pumpers33,4801503
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment37,5402603
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay72,4802703
Vocational education teachers, middle school48,4903803
Structural metal fabricators and fitters28,1504,5303

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Houston, Texas Metro Area (2006 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Athletes and sports competitors142,7101.8190
Biological science teachers, postsecondary114,3901.71,960
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers109,5701.594,730
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary111,4701.564,390
Lodging managers73,3501.5380
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents115,3701.44,800
Financial specialists, all other75,6901.41,090
Real estate brokers95,6101.38380
Museum technicians and conservators50,0001.35330
Legal secretaries45,7101.344,350
Electrical engineers97,9701.344,310
Computer programmers80,5001.337,810
Financial managers112,7101.317,620
Chemical equipment operators and tenders52,7201.313,010
Lawyers126,0901.3111,060
Education administrators, postsecondary102,0801.3520
Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents66,7701.3730
Surveyors64,8301.32,280
Counselors, all other52,1201.31,040
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary74,7201.29770
Couriers and messengers28,4401.281,660
Mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers101,6901.28950
Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary78,4401.28140
Sales engineers97,8601.271,830
Administrative services managers84,4601.275,510
Marketing managers115,9301.272,850
Paralegals and legal assistants51,7001.274,420
Industrial engineering technicians59,8501.271,680
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other104,8101.261,170
Civil engineers85,4301.268,950
Producers and directors65,2001.26590
Industrial production managers101,2301.263,490
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay72,4801.26270
Counter and rental clerks27,5801.266,240
Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors51,3301.251,300
Loan interviewers and clerks38,0701.252,510
Industrial engineers83,7901.253,490
Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products57,8901.242,190
Purchasing managers100,5701.241,200
Cartographers and photogrammetrists66,6801.24160
Electrical and electronics drafters59,6701.23820
Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists53,7601.233,180
Chemical technicians48,6001.232,170
Petroleum engineers117,5401.224,370
Veterinarians98,3801.221,430
Motorcycle mechanics41,3201.22170
Public relations specialists57,6201.222,080
Business operations specialists, all other66,5001.2214,650
Managers, all other94,2501.223,130
Computer and information systems managers111,6401.224,160

Highest Paying Jobs in Houston, Texas Metro Area (2006 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Surgeons172,2401,270
Anesthesiologists167,810 
Chief executives164,4003,660
Dentists, general142,9301,280
Athletes and sports competitors142,710190
Obstetricians and gynecologists140,910470
Internists, general138,740510
Physicians and surgeons, all other133,4402,300
Lawyers126,09011,060
Family and general practitioners125,1501,780
Engineering managers120,5005,260
Petroleum engineers117,5404,370
Podiatrists116,790 
Marketing managers115,9302,850
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents115,3704,800
Air traffic controllers115,060790
Biological science teachers, postsecondary114,3901,960
Financial managers112,7107,620
Computer and information systems managers111,6404,160
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary111,4704,390
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers109,5704,730
General and operations managers108,15040,720
Pediatricians, general107,900550
Natural sciences managers107,860520
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other104,8101,170
Sales managers104,6005,670
Psychiatrists104,210310
Postsecondary teachers, all other102,370 
Education administrators, postsecondary102,080520
Mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers101,690950
Industrial production managers101,2303,490
Purchasing managers100,5701,200
Veterinarians98,3801,430
Electrical engineers97,9704,310
Sales engineers97,8601,830
Physicists96,690100
Public relations managers96,240680
Real estate brokers95,610380
Computer hardware engineers95,180990
Pharmacists94,6704,480
Managers, all other94,2503,130
Human resources managers, all other93,430400
Chemical engineers92,8002,430
Compensation and benefits managers92,5701,110
Marine engineers and naval architects91,680850
Training and development managers89,920420
Engineers, all other89,8103,030
Optometrists88,160360
Computer software engineers, applications87,7007,420
Computer software engineers, systems software87,5605,530

Large Companies Headquartered in Houston

CompanyRevenue 2005 (billions)
ConocoPhillips166.7
Marathon Oil59
Plains All Amer. Pipeline31.2
Sysco30.3
Halliburton21
Lyondell Chemical18.6
Waste Management13.1
Enterprise Products12.3
Continental Airlines11.2
Reliant Energy10.7
Kinder Morgan Energy9.8
CenterPoint Energy9.8
TEPPCO Partners8.6
Burlington Resources7.6
Apache7.6
Baker Hughes7.2
Enbridge Energy Partners6.5
Dynegy6.4
Group 1 Automotive6
Smith International5.6
National Oilwell Varco4.6
El Paso4.6
Frontier Oil4
EOG Resources3.6
BJ Services3.2
FMC Technologies3.2
EGL3.1
US Oncology2.5
Cooper Cameron2.5
Stewart Information Services2.4
Adams Resources & Engy.2.3
Noble Energy2.2
Pride International2
Southern Union2
Quanex2
Quanta Services1.9
Newfield Exploration1.8
Service Corp. Intl.1.7
Men's Wearhouse1.7
HCC Insurance Holdings1.6
Kinder Morgan1.6
ExpressJet Holdings1.6
Oil States International1.5
Pogo Producing1.5
BMC Software1.5

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