How much does an electrical engineer make in Texas?
$129,500a year
Median yearly pay for electrical engineers in Texas. That is $62.24 an hour or $10,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.24
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 20,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,120Median: $129,500Highest 10%: $210,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,120 | $36.60 | |
| 25th | $95,130 | $45.74 | |
| Median | $129,500 | $62.24 | |
| 75th | $164,700 | $79.20 | |
| 90th | $210,200 | $101.04 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $145,400 |
| Houston, TX | $131,100 |
| Midland, TX | $127,400 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $124,800 |
| Beaumont, TX | $124,600 |
| Dallas, TX | $124,400 |
| Tyler, TX | $113,900 |
| Killeen, TX | $112,600 |
| Odessa, TX | $111,800 |
| Longview, TX | $110,100 |
| Waco, TX | $108,900 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $107,400 |
| Abilene, TX | $106,300 |
| Amarillo, TX | $106,100 |
| Victoria, TX | $105,200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $103,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | $103,500 |
| Texarkana, TX | $103,400 |
| El Paso, TX | $103,200 |
| Brownsville, TX | $100,900 |
| McAllen, TX | $99,960 |
| San Angelo, TX | $91,040 |
| College Station, TX | $88,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electrical engineers.
| 3. District of Columbia | $143,000 |
| 4. New Hampshire | $135,700 |
| 5. Washington | $132,700 |
| 6. Texas | $129,500 |
| 7. Idaho | $129,300 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $127,700 |
| 9. Delaware | $127,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical engineer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $62.24 ($129,500 a year).
Do electrical engineers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $129,500 against $120,600 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Texas rank for electrical engineer pay?
Texas ranks 6 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays electrical engineers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $145,400 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.