Texas: CompTIA Salary & Test-Center Guide
No state income tax; among the fastest-growing tech markets.
Salary data for Texas.
CompTIA salaries across Texas
Averages below cover the 4 metros in this region. A Security+ role averages $94,250, topping out at $105,000 in Austin.
regional average
Range $85,000–$105,000 · top pay in Austin
regional average
Range $71,000–$88,000 · top pay in Austin
regional average
Range $58,000–$72,000 · top pay in Austin
| City | Security+ | Network+ | A+ | Test centers | Job market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $105,000 | $88,000 | $72,000 | 8 | very high |
| Dallas, TX | $95,000 | $80,000 | $65,000 | 10 | high |
| Houston, TX | $92,000 | $77,000 | $63,000 | 12 | high |
| San Antonio, TX | $85,000 | $71,000 | $58,000 | 6 | moderate |
Salaries are average estimates for certified professionals; test-center counts are approximate Pearson VUE locations in each metro area.
What the Texas market looks like
Texas has no state income tax, and Austin, Dallas, and Houston rank among the fastest-growing tech job markets in the country. A dollar of salary here is a dollar of gross, with no state bite on top.
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