Galveston, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Galveston County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
53,348
Population
1,300/sq mi density
$57,216
Median Income
$39,883 per capita
$294,300
Home Value
$317,544 Zillow
$1,278
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
540
Violent Crime/100K
2,392 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,216 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$294,300 home value, $1,278/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
540 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
DOL Wage Violations in Galveston (50)
72
Violations
$2,326,420
Back Wages Owed
1,504
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since 2005. Shows employers with back wage violations.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Medical Branch- CMC | MAJOR | - | 77555 | - | 1 | $792,512 | $2,159 | 367 |
| S.A.V. Paint & Drywall | SIGNIFICANT | - | 77553 | - | 1 | $222,133 | $3,526 | 63 |
| Pila's Construction | SIGNIFICANT | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $149,138 | $2,814 | 53 |
| Mercadito y Taqueria | SIGNIFICANT | - | 77550 | - | 3 | $135,677 | $5,653 | 24 |
| Salsas Seaside Cafe/Salsas Mexican Restaurant | SIGNIFICANT | - | 77551 | - | 1 | $109,723 | $2,239 | 49 |
| MORGAN ROOFING, LLC. [OSHA] | SIGNIFICANT | - | 77550 | Roofing Contractors | 1 | $101,833 | $3,637 | 28 |
| Sea Wolf Marine Patrol | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $78,999 | $1,000 | 79 |
| South Shore Harbour County Club | - | - | 77553 | - | 1 | $70,058 | $1,751 | 40 |
| Holiday Inn Express and Suites | - | IHG | 77550 | - | 1 | $48,388 | $1,669 | 29 |
| Valor Healthcare, Inc. | - | Valor Healthcare | 77551 | - | 1 | $46,738 | $3,338 | 14 |
| Sharantee Services, LLC | - | - | 77551 | - | 2 | $42,169 | $843 | 50 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston | - | - | 77555 | - | 1 | $40,460 | $6,743 | 6 |
| Henry's Restaurant | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $39,098 | $3,258 | 12 |
| Baymont Inn and Suites | - | - | 77551 | - | 1 | $38,695 | $5,528 | 7 |
| Mario's Ristorante | - | - | 77551 | - | 2 | $33,080 | $6,616 | 5 |
| La Quinta Inn | - | - | 77554 | - | 1 | $30,882 | $2,059 | 15 |
| 7 AM Food Mart | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $24,419 | $24,419 | 1 |
| Port Side Cleaning | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $21,403 | $856 | 25 |
| Galveston Wharves (Port of Galveston PD) | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $20,781 | $2,598 | 8 |
| Float Pool & Patio Bar | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $20,090 | $648 | 31 |
| Comfort Inn | - | Choice Hotels | 77551 | - | 1 | $19,535 | $3,256 | 6 |
| Britton-Harr Construction (Crown) | - | - | 77551 | - | 1 | $18,097 | $197 | 92 |
| Candlewood Suites | - | Candlewood Suites | 77551 | - | 1 | $16,819 | $1,121 | 15 |
| Hampton Inn and Suites | - | Hilton Worldwide | 77551 | - | 1 | $14,742 | $819 | 18 |
| Happy Buddha Restaurant | - | - | 77551 | - | 1 | $14,334 | $3,584 | 4 |
| A&G Masonry | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $14,023 | $369 | 38 |
| Flamingo Garden | - | - | 77551 | - | 1 | $13,999 | $538 | 26 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | - | Yum Brands | 77551 | - | 1 | $13,201 | $2,200 | 6 |
| Super 8 Galveston | - | Wyndham Hotels | 77551 | - | 1 | $12,803 | $4,268 | 3 |
| La Michoacana #51 | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $11,797 | $108 | 109 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch | - | - | 77555 | - | 3 | $10,750 | $1,075 | 10 |
| Travelodge | - | - | 77551 | - | 1 | $9,926 | $902 | 11 |
| Travelodge | - | - | 77550 | - | 2 | $7,903 | $376 | 21 |
| Lamson Construction | - | - | 77551 | - | 1 | $7,291 | $7,291 | 1 |
| Four Points by Sheraton | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $7,242 | $1,448 | 5 |
| China Island | - | - | 77551 | - | 1 | $6,307 | $1,577 | 4 |
| Bail America Bail Bonds | - | - | 77551 | - | 2 | $5,262 | $478 | 11 |
| Miller's Landing | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $5,063 | $1,266 | 4 |
| Assist-Med Inc. Personal Assistance Services | - | - | 77551 | - | 1 | $4,647 | $221 | 21 |
| Papas Pizza | - | - | 77550 | - | 2 | $4,334 | $255 | 17 |
| Sea Wolf Marine Patrol/Security Group Inc. | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $3,923 | $392 | 10 |
| Comfort Inn and Suites | - | Choice Hotels | 77551 | - | 1 | $3,604 | $515 | 7 |
| D.A.L.L.S. Group Management, LLC | - | - | 77554 | - | 1 | $3,599 | $3,599 | 1 |
| Country Inn & Suites by Carlson | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $3,487 | $1,743 | 2 |
| Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $3,250 | $96 | 34 |
| RJ Meridian Care of Galveston | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $2,647 | $1,323 | 2 |
| Chance 2 Grow Childcare | - | - | 77551 | - | 1 | $2,606 | $326 | 8 |
| El Gusto Del Pueblo | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $2,339 | $1,170 | 2 |
| The Spot | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $2,280 | $84 | 27 |
| Big Amos BBQ | - | - | 77550 | - | 1 | $2,129 | $2,129 | 1 |