How much does an electronics engineer make in Houston?
$129,600a year
Median yearly pay for electronics engineers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $62.32 an hour or $10,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.32
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 165
- Jobs in the area
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,330Median: $129,600Highest 10%: $197,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,330 | $40.06 | |
| 25th | $99,400 | $47.79 | |
| Median | $129,600 | $62.32 | |
| 75th | $159,100 | $76.49 | |
| 90th | $197,900 | $95.16 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for electronics engineers.
| Austin, TX | $163,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $135,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $131,200 |
| College Station, TX | $130,800 |
| Killeen, TX | $117,800 |
| El Paso, TX | $106,600 |
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 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $125,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electronics engineer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $62.32 ($129,600 a year).
Do electronics engineers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $129,600 against $130,200 nationally, 0% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $132,200, so Houston pays 2% less.
Where does Houston rank for electronics engineer pay?
42 of 165 metro areas with data.
How much does an electronics engineer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $197,900 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.