How much does an environmental engineer make in Houston?
$127,300a year
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $61.22 an hour or $10,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.22
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 148
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,120Median: $127,300Highest 10%: $181,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,120 | $37.56 | |
| 25th | $101,700 | $48.88 | |
| Median | $127,300 | $61.22 | |
| 75th | $156,000 | $75.01 | |
| 90th | $181,900 | $87.46 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers.
| Beaumont, TX | $135,200 |
| Dallas, TX | $126,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | $123,700 |
| Midland, TX | $123,100 |
| Austin, TX | $99,000 |
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 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,600 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $125,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental engineer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $61.22 ($127,300 a year).
Do environmental engineers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $127,300 against $107,100 nationally, 19% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $123,100, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for environmental engineer pay?
17 of 148 metro areas with data.
How much does an environmental engineer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $181,900 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.