How much does an electronics engineer make in Austin?
$163,000a year
Median yearly pay for electronics engineers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $78.35 an hour or $13,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.35
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 165
- Jobs in the area
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,330Median: $163,000Highest 10%: $210,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,330 | $45.83 | |
| 25th | $119,400 | $57.39 | |
| Median | $163,000 | $78.35 | |
| 75th | $181,500 | $87.25 | |
| 90th | $210,700 | $101.32 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for electronics engineers.
| Dallas, TX | $135,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $131,200 |
| College Station, TX | $130,800 |
| Houston, TX | $129,600 |
| Killeen, TX | $117,800 |
| El Paso, TX | $106,600 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $168,900 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $165,500 |
| Electrical Engineer | $145,400 |
| Chemical Engineer | $129,800 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $123,200 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $122,800 |
| Engineer | $109,600 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $106,700 |
| Industrial Engineer | $103,600 |
| Civil Engineer | $100,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electronics engineer make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $78.35 ($163,000 a year).
Do electronics engineers make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $163,000 against $130,200 nationally, 25% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $132,200, so Austin pays 23% more.
Where does Austin rank for electronics engineer pay?
4 of 165 metro areas with data.
How much does an electronics engineer make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $95,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $210,700 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.