How much does an engineer make in Texas?
$115,800a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Texas. That is $55.68 an hour or $9,651 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.68
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,430Median: $115,800Highest 10%: $177,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,430 | $30.98 | |
| 25th | $93,380 | $44.89 | |
| Median | $115,800 | $55.68 | |
| 75th | $153,900 | $74.01 | |
| 90th | $177,800 | $85.47 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Amarillo, TX | $134,400 |
| Houston, TX | $130,300 |
| 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 |
| Odessa, TX | $100,600 |
| Longview, TX | $99,460 |
| Lubbock, TX | $86,240 |
| McAllen, TX | $85,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 23. West Virginia | $118,800 |
| 24. New York | $117,600 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $117,100 |
| 26. Texas | $115,800 |
| 27. Wyoming | $113,100 |
| 28. North Carolina | $112,500 |
| 29. Georgia | $112,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $55.68 ($115,800 a year).
Do engineers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $115,800 against $122,900 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Texas rank for engineer pay?
Texas ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays engineers the most?
Amarillo, TX, with a median of $134,400 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.