As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for IT Associate in Houston, TX is $69,399, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,335 weekly, or $5,783 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for IT Associate in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for IT Associate in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $58,177 to $79,323. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,525) and 75th percentile ($74,594), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,323 per year. This $11,069 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Python, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston IT Associate often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 statewide for IT Associate job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
IT Associate Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile IT Associate Salary $58,177 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile IT Associate Salary $63,525 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile IT Associate Salary $69,399 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile IT Associate Salary $74,594 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile IT Associate Salary $79,323 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25% $63,525 10% $58,177 90% $79,323 75% $74,594 $69,399 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    IT Associate

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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