salary$85,090 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,780per year
Top pay (top 10%)$144,190per year
Jobs in the area28,400people work this job
Can a accountant afford Pasadena?
Cheap. Rent of $1,257 a month takes 17.7% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Pasadena, TX?
The median pay for a accountant in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $85,090 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $58,780 and $144,190.
Can a accountant afford to live in Pasadena?
Typical rent of $1,257 a month takes 17.7% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.