How much does a civil engineer make in Texas?
$96,860a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Texas. That is $46.57 an hour or $8,072 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.57
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,240Median: $96,860Highest 10%: $164,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,240 | $30.40 | |
| 25th | $77,200 | $37.12 | |
| Median | $96,860 | $46.57 | |
| 75th | $127,300 | $61.22 | |
| 90th | $164,300 | $79.00 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $101,000 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 33. Maine | $97,820 |
| 34. Virginia | $97,120 |
| 35. Kansas | $96,880 |
| 36. Texas | $96,860 |
| 37. Utah | $96,830 |
| 38. Iowa | $96,430 |
| 39. Ohio | $96,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $46.57 ($96,860 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $96,860 against $100,800 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Texas rank for civil engineer pay?
Texas ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays civil engineers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $101,000 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.