Houston wage and inflation trends

Local wages have steadily climbed for the past several years and outpaced increases the local inflation rate since 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Notes: Wage change data is based on average weekly wages. Inflation change data is based on the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted. Both metrics are based on data for the Houston metropolitan statistical area.
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