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Engineer salary in Houston, TX, 2026

How much does an Engineer make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$100,778
12%
below national average
Average $100,778
Low $61,762
High $164,443

The average salary for a engineer is $100,778 per year in Houston, TX. 302 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 26, 2026).

Engineer job openings in Houston, TX

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ENGINEER I
Nabors Industries3.9out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
Full-time
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
    $129,903 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $122,536 per year
  3. San Antonio, TX
    $115,038 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $114,190 per year
  5. Brownsville, TX
    $100,869 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 $107,114 per year