📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Civil Engineers Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$103,236
per year
Median
$95,798
per year
Hourly
$49.63
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$69,340
25th Percentile — Junior$87,386
50th Percentile — Median$95,798
75th Percentile — Senior$127,990
90th Percentile — Top Earners$142,654
💡 Top-earning Civil Engineerss in Texas make up to $142,654 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
$88.2k
2021
$91.0k
2022
$93.9k
2023
$96.9k
2024
$100.0k
2025
$103.2k
2026
📈 Civil Engineers salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.2% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Civil Engineers Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $100,139 -3.0% High
San Antonio $92,912 -10.0% High
Dallas $102,204 -1.0% High
Austin $111,495 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $99,107 -4.0% High
El Paso $84,654 -18.0% High
Arlington $100,139 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $89,815 -13.0% High
Plano $105,301 +2.0% High
Laredo $82,589 -20.0% High
Lubbock $84,654 -18.0% High
Garland $98,074 -5.0% High
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Civil Engineers Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Civil Engineerss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $103,236 per year, Texas's Civil 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 $69,340–$87,386, while experienced Civil Engineerss can command $127,990–$142,654.

Looking ahead, the Civil 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 Civil Engineers salary in Texas is $103,236 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $108,670.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Civil 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 Civil Engineers employment.
  • At $103,236/year, Texas Civil Engineers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $108,670/year.