📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Electrical Engineer Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$102,496
per year
Median
$98,220
per year
Hourly
$49.28
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 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$65,527
25th Percentile — Junior$84,394
50th Percentile — Median$98,220
75th Percentile — Senior$126,844
90th Percentile — Top Earners$142,732
💡 Top-earning Electrical Engineers in Texas make up to $142,732 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
$87.1k
2021
$90.0k
2022
$93.0k
2023
$96.1k
2024
$99.2k
2025
$102.5k
2026
📈 Electrical Engineer salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.3% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Electrical Engineer Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $99,421 -3.0% High
San Antonio $92,246 -10.0% High
Dallas $101,471 -1.0% High
Austin $110,696 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $98,396 -4.0% High
El Paso $84,047 -18.0% High
Arlington $99,421 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $89,172 -13.0% High
Plano $104,546 +2.0% High
Laredo $81,997 -20.0% High
Lubbock $84,047 -18.0% High
Garland $97,371 -5.0% High
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Electrical Engineer Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Electrical Engineers. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $102,496 per year, Texas's Electrical Engineer 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 $65,527–$84,394, while experienced Electrical Engineers can command $126,844–$142,732.

Looking ahead, the Electrical Engineer profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.3% 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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Common questions about this salary
  • The average Electrical Engineer salary in Texas is $102,496 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $107,890.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Electrical Engineers 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 Electrical Engineer employment.
  • At $102,496/year, Texas Electrical Engineer salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $107,890/year.