How much does an aerospace engineer make in Texas?
$130,300a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers in Texas. That is $62.63 an hour or $10,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.63
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 6,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,990Median: $130,300Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,990 | $39.90 | |
| 25th | $103,800 | $49.91 | |
| Median | $130,300 | $62.63 | |
| 75th | $167,000 | $80.28 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $134,600 |
| Houston, TX | $134,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $128,400 |
| Austin, TX | $123,200 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $117,800 |
| El Paso, TX | $109,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for aerospace engineers.
| 19. Missouri | $130,700 |
| 20. Kansas | $130,300 |
| 21. New York | $130,300 |
| 22. Texas | $130,300 |
| 23. Connecticut | $129,500 |
| 24. Florida | $129,300 |
| 25. Michigan | $129,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $62.63 ($130,300 a year).
Do aerospace engineers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $130,300 against $135,000 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Texas rank for aerospace engineer pay?
Texas ranks 22 of 41 states.
Which city in Texas pays aerospace engineers the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $134,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.