How much does a civil engineer make in Houston?
$101,000a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $48.53 an hour or $8,413 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.53
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 373
- Jobs in the area
- 12,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,250Median: $101,000Highest 10%: $168,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,250 | $32.33 | |
| 25th | $80,010 | $38.47 | |
| Median | $101,000 | $48.53 | |
| 75th | $131,000 | $62.98 | |
| 90th | $168,200 | $80.88 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for civil engineers.
| Austin, TX | $100,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $96,920 |
| Beaumont, TX | $95,510 |
| Midland, TX | $95,480 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $95,160 |
| Killeen, TX | $92,830 |
| San Antonio, TX | $88,290 |
| Sherman, TX | $87,360 |
| Longview, TX | $87,090 |
| Tyler, TX | $84,960 |
| College Station, TX | $82,020 |
| Lubbock, TX | $81,840 |
| Texarkana, TX | $80,780 |
| McAllen, TX | $79,370 |
| El Paso, TX | $79,090 |
| Odessa, TX | $78,660 |
| Victoria, TX | $78,510 |
| Brownsville, TX | $77,720 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $76,640 |
| Laredo, TX | $76,620 |
| Amarillo, TX | $75,910 |
| Waco, TX | $75,120 |
| San Angelo, TX | $74,970 |
| Abilene, TX | $73,550 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $169,900 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $144,100 |
| Chemical Engineer | $138,100 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $137,700 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $131,100 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $130,300 |
| Engineer | $130,300 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $48.53 ($101,000 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $101,000 against $100,800 nationally, 0% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $96,860, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for civil engineer pay?
87 of 373 metro areas with data.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,200 or more.
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.