How much does an environmental engineer make in Texas?
$123,100a year
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers in Texas. That is $59.16 an hour or $10,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.16
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,510Median: $123,100Highest 10%: $177,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,510 | $36.78 | |
| 25th | $92,600 | $44.52 | |
| Median | $123,100 | $59.16 | |
| 75th | $155,000 | $74.50 | |
| 90th | $177,800 | $85.49 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Beaumont, TX | $135,200 |
| Houston, TX | $127,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $126,700 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $125,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $123,700 |
| Midland, TX | $123,100 |
| Austin, TX | $99,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental engineers.
| 2. California | $130,400 |
| 3. Oregon | $127,100 |
| 4. Washington | $125,500 |
| 5. Texas | $123,100 |
| 6. Nebraska | $120,600 |
| 7. Idaho | $117,500 |
| 8. Florida | $116,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental engineer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $59.16 ($123,100 a year).
Do environmental engineers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $123,100 against $107,100 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Texas rank for environmental engineer pay?
Texas ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays environmental engineers the most?
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, with a median of $135,200 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.