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Texas Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Minimum wage (federal)
- $7.25/hr
- State rate at or below $7.25
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $15,080
- 52 weeks
- Texas median wage
- $23.38/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 31%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $7.25 |
Lowest paying jobs in Texas
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 60,270 | $21,550 | $24,390 |
| Bartenders | 59,000 | $22,690 | $32,640 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 199,610 | $23,240 | $29,750 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 329,590 | $24,230 | $26,070 |
| Gambling Dealers | 560 | $25,090 | $28,930 |
| Cooks, Short Order | 7,540 | $25,320 | $27,610 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | 1,110 | $25,980 | $27,210 |
| Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | 500 | $26,560 | $25,840 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 28,360 | $26,570 | $27,650 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 12,270 | $26,610 | $27,420 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 35,550 | $27,080 | $27,100 |
| Gambling Cage Workers | 130 | $27,480 | $29,480 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Texas?
- Texas has a state rate at or below the federal minimum, so most employers must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour.
- How much is the Texas minimum wage per year?
- At $7.25 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $15,080 before taxes.