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Senior research engineer salary in Texas, 2026

How much does a Senior Research Engineer make in Texas?

Average base salary

$102,402
35%
below national average
Average $102,402
Low $79,178
High $132,437

The average salary for a senior research engineer is $102,402 per year in Texas. 7 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 7, 2026).

Senior Research Engineer job openings in Texas

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Senior Research Engineer - Sch...
UTHealth Houston3.7out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Research Engineer in Texas

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Sumo Logic
 
$166,500per year
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ExxonMobil
 
$155,667per year
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Samsung Research America
 
$147,150per year
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Rose International
 
$130,000per year
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Southwest Research Institute
 
$110,448per year
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Northrop Grumman
 
$109,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Research Engineers near Texas

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $251,138 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $234,435 per year
  3. San Jose, CA
    $222,838 per year
  4. Mountain View, CA
    $207,921 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $165,688 per year

Where can a Senior Research Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Senior Research Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Senior Research Engineer get paid in Texas?

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