📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Environmental Engineer Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$93,300
per year
Median
$89,860
per year
Hourly
$44.86
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$59,333
25th Percentile — Junior$77,100
50th Percentile — Median$89,860
75th Percentile — Senior$117,076
90th Percentile — Top Earners$132,228
💡 Top-earning Environmental Engineers in Texas make up to $132,228 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
$77.1k
2021
$80.1k
2022
$83.2k
2023
$86.4k
2024
$89.8k
2025
$93.3k
2026
📈 Environmental Engineer salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.9% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Environmental Engineer Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $90,501 -3.0% High
San Antonio $83,970 -10.0% High
Dallas $92,367 -1.0% High
Austin $100,764 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $89,568 -4.0% High
El Paso $76,506 -18.0% High
Arlington $90,501 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $81,171 -13.0% High
Plano $95,166 +2.0% High
Laredo $74,640 -20.0% High
Lubbock $76,506 -18.0% High
Garland $88,635 -5.0% High
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Environmental Engineer Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Environmental Engineers. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $93,300 per year, Texas's Environmental 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 $59,333–$77,100, while experienced Environmental Engineers can command $117,076–$132,228.

Looking ahead, the Environmental Engineer profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.9% 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 Environmental Engineer salary in Texas is $93,300 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $98,210.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Environmental 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 Environmental Engineer employment.
  • At $93,300/year, Texas Environmental Engineer salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $98,210/year.