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Engineer salary in Houston, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does an Engineer make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$101,665
11%
below national average
Average $101,665
Low $62,223
High $166,109

The average salary for a engineer is $101,665 per year in Houston, TX. 317 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Engineer job openings in Houston, TX

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Transportation Engineer 5
CDM Smith3.8out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$95,846 - $167,731 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Engineer in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Open Systems Technologies, Inc...
 
$260,000per year
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NES Fircroft
 
$247,500per year
RWDY Inc
 
$214,490per year
Jobot
 
$200,000per year
Michael Page
 
$200,000per year
Cenergy International Services
 
$197,600per year

Highest paying cities for Engineers near Houston, TX

  1. Midland, TX
    $132,641 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $123,554 per year
  3. San Antonio, TX
    $114,924 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $114,803 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $101,665 per year

Where can an Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Engineer get paid in Houston, TX?

Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $126,353 per year

Senior Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $112,765 per year