One of the biggest perks of working in Houston is zero state income tax. Your paystub will only show federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare deductions, resulting in a significantly higher take-home pay compared to states like California or New York.
Houston is the Energy Capital of the World. Oil field workers, engineers, and refinery operators often have complex pay structures including hazard pay, overtime, and per diem allowances.
No! Texas is one of nine states with no state income tax. Your paystub will only show federal tax deductions.
Oil & gas, healthcare (Texas Medical Center is the largest in the world), aerospace (NASA Johnson Space Center), and international trade.