📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Agricultural Engineers Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$84,208
per year
Median
$80,474
per year
Hourly
$40.48
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$56,040
25th Percentile — Junior$70,288
50th Percentile — Median$80,474
75th Percentile — Senior$102,346
90th Percentile — Top Earners$113,821
💡 Top-earning Agricultural Engineerss in Texas make up to $113,821 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$71.9k
2021
$74.2k
2022
$76.6k
2023
$79.1k
2024
$81.6k
2025
$84.2k
2026
📈 Agricultural Engineers salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.2% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Agricultural Engineers Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $81,682 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $75,787 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $83,366 -1.0% Medium
Austin $90,945 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $80,840 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $69,051 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $81,682 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $73,261 -13.0% Medium
Plano $85,892 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $67,366 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $69,051 -18.0% Medium
Garland $79,998 -5.0% Medium
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Agricultural Engineers Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Agricultural Engineerss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $84,208 per year, Texas's Agricultural Engineers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $56,040–$70,288, while experienced Agricultural Engineerss can command $102,346–$113,821.

Looking ahead, the Agricultural Engineers profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Agricultural Engineers salary in Texas is $84,208 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $88,640.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Agricultural Engineerss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Agricultural Engineers employment.
  • At $84,208/year, Texas Agricultural Engineers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $88,640/year.