How much does an environmental engineer make in Dallas?
$126,700a year
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $60.89 an hour or $10,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.89
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 148
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,180Median: $126,700Highest 10%: $173,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,180 | $37.11 | |
| 25th | $96,320 | $46.31 | |
| Median | $126,700 | $60.89 | |
| 75th | $148,900 | $71.60 | |
| 90th | $173,800 | $83.57 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers.
| Beaumont, TX | $135,200 |
| Houston, TX | $127,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $123,700 |
| Midland, TX | $123,100 |
| Austin, TX | $99,000 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $168,600 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $162,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,600 |
| Chemical Engineer | $130,500 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $127,500 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,400 |
| Materials Engineer | $117,700 |
| Engineer | $110,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $105,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental engineer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $60.89 ($126,700 a year).
Do environmental engineers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $126,700 against $107,100 nationally, 18% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $123,100, so Dallas pays 3% more.
Where does Dallas rank for environmental engineer pay?
21 of 148 metro areas with data.
How much does an environmental engineer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $173,800 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.