Austin is a growing H1B product manager market with 2,200 FY2024 filings and a median wage of $175,000 -- 46% above national. Texas has no state income tax, making Austin's PM compensation highly competitive with NYC and comparable to Seattle on a purchasing-power basis. Apple and Google's expanding Austin presence anchors the top of the market.
| Role | Median |
|---|---|
| PM II | $148,000 |
| Senior PM | $182,000 |
| Principal PM | $222,000 |
| Director of PM | $262,000 |
| VP Product | $312,000 |
Source: DOL LCA disclosures, FY2024.
| Employer | Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Apple Austin PM | $205,000 |
| Google Austin PM | $212,000 |
| Oracle Product | $178,000 |
| Dell Technologies PM | $158,000 |
| Indeed PM | $185,000 |
| Tesla Product | $178,000 |