📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Environmental Engineers Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$99,000
per year
Median
$95,560
per year
Hourly
$47.6
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$63,180
25th Percentile — Junior$81,137
50th Percentile — Median$95,560
75th Percentile — Senior$121,540
90th Percentile — Top Earners$136,598
💡 Top-earning Environmental Engineerss in Texas make up to $136,598 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
$84.6k
2021
$87.3k
2022
$90.1k
2023
$93.0k
2024
$95.9k
2025
$99.0k
2026
📈 Environmental 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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Environmental Engineers Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $96,030 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $89,100 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $98,010 -1.0% Medium
Austin $106,920 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $95,040 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $81,180 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $96,030 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $86,130 -13.0% Medium
Plano $100,980 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $79,200 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $81,180 -18.0% Medium
Garland $94,050 -5.0% Medium
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Environmental Engineers Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Environmental Engineerss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $99,000 per year, Texas's Environmental 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 $63,180–$81,137, while experienced Environmental Engineerss can command $121,540–$136,598.

Looking ahead, the Environmental 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 Environmental Engineers salary in Texas is $99,000 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $104,210.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Environmental 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 Environmental Engineers employment.
  • At $99,000/year, Texas Environmental Engineers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $104,210/year.