How much does an electrical engineer make in Dallas?
$124,400a year
Median yearly pay for electrical engineers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $59.80 an hour or $10,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.80
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 5,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,720Median: $124,400Highest 10%: $205,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,720 | $36.88 | |
| 25th | $89,410 | $42.99 | |
| Median | $124,400 | $59.80 | |
| 75th | $161,100 | $77.44 | |
| 90th | $205,000 | $98.58 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for electrical engineers.
| Austin, TX | $145,400 |
| Houston, TX | $131,100 |
| Midland, TX | $127,400 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $124,800 |
| Beaumont, TX | $124,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $113,900 |
| Killeen, TX | $112,600 |
| Odessa, TX | $111,800 |
| Longview, TX | $110,100 |
| Waco, TX | $108,900 |
| Abilene, TX | $106,300 |
| Amarillo, TX | $106,100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $103,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | $103,500 |
| El Paso, TX | $103,200 |
| Brownsville, TX | $100,900 |
| McAllen, TX | $99,960 |
| San Angelo, TX | $91,040 |
| College Station, TX | $88,690 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $168,600 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $162,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,600 |
| Chemical Engineer | $130,500 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $127,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $126,700 |
| Materials Engineer | $117,700 |
| Engineer | $110,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $105,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical engineer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $59.80 ($124,400 a year).
Do electrical engineers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $124,400 against $120,600 nationally, 3% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $129,500, so Dallas pays 4% less.
Where does Dallas rank for electrical engineer pay?
59 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrical engineer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $205,000 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.