📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Electrical Engineers Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$118,845
per year
Median
$114,598
per year
Hourly
$57.14
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$77,840
25th Percentile — Junior$98,313
50th Percentile — Median$114,598
75th Percentile — Senior$144,376
90th Percentile — Top Earners$161,078
💡 Top-earning Electrical Engineerss in Texas make up to $161,078 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
$101.5k
2021
$104.8k
2022
$108.1k
2023
$111.6k
2024
$115.2k
2025
$118.8k
2026
📈 Electrical 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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Electrical Engineers Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $115,280 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $106,960 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $117,657 -1.0% Medium
Austin $128,353 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $114,091 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $97,453 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $115,280 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $103,395 -13.0% Medium
Plano $121,222 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $95,076 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $97,453 -18.0% Medium
Garland $112,903 -5.0% Medium
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Electrical Engineers Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Electrical Engineerss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $118,845 per year, Texas's Electrical 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 $77,840–$98,313, while experienced Electrical Engineerss can command $144,376–$161,078.

Looking ahead, the Electrical 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 Electrical Engineers salary in Texas is $118,845 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $125,100.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Electrical 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 Electrical Engineers employment.
  • At $118,845/year, Texas Electrical Engineers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $125,100/year.