How much does an engineer make in Houston?
$130,300a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $62.63 an hour or $10,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.63
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 248
- Jobs in the area
- 3,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,700Median: $130,300Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,700 | $30.63 | |
| 25th | $98,020 | $47.13 | |
| Median | $130,300 | $62.63 | |
| 75th | $168,600 | $81.07 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for engineers.
| Amarillo, TX | $134,400 |
| Brownsville, TX | $130,000 |
| College Station, TX | $121,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $117,600 |
| Dallas, TX | $110,000 |
| Austin, TX | $109,600 |
| El Paso, TX | $108,200 |
| Beaumont, TX | $107,600 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $105,300 |
| Killeen, TX | $105,000 |
| Midland, TX | $104,800 |
| Waco, TX | $103,700 |
| Longview, TX | $99,460 |
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 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $125,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $62.63 ($130,300 a year).
Do engineers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $130,300 against $122,900 nationally, 6% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $115,800, so Houston pays 12% more.
Where does Houston rank for engineer pay?
38 of 248 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 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.