Texas residents earn 11th highest income in U.S., says 2026 study (opens original article in a new tab)

A WalletHub study ranks Texas residents 11th in the U.S. for highest income, with the top 5% earning $520,378 annually after adjusting for cost of living.

• Texas residents ranked 11th in the U.S. for highest income
• Top 5% of Texans earn $520,378 annually after cost of living adjustments
• Median household income in Texas is $76,000, while bottom 20% earn $17,651 annually