📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Renewable Energy Engineer Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Very High Demand

Average
$97,451
per year
Median
$92,549
per year
Hourly
$46.85
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$63,460
25th Percentile — Junior$81,700
50th Percentile — Median$92,549
75th Percentile — Senior$122,740
90th Percentile — Top Earners$138,092
💡 Top-earning Renewable Energy Engineers in Texas make up to $138,092 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
$66.9k
2021
$72.2k
2022
$77.8k
2023
$83.9k
2024
$90.4k
2025
$97.5k
2026
📈 Renewable Energy Engineer salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 7.8% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Renewable Energy Engineer Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $94,527 -3.0% Very High
San Antonio $87,706 -10.0% Very High
Dallas $96,476 -1.0% Very High
Austin $105,247 +8.0% Very High
Fort Worth $93,553 -4.0% Very High
El Paso $79,910 -18.0% Very High
Arlington $94,527 -3.0% Very High
Corpus Christi $84,782 -13.0% Very High
Plano $99,400 +2.0% Very High
Laredo $77,961 -20.0% Very High
Lubbock $79,910 -18.0% Very High
Garland $92,578 -5.0% Very High
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Renewable Energy Engineer Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Renewable Energy Engineers. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $97,451 per year, Texas's Renewable Energy 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 $63,460–$81,700, while experienced Renewable Energy Engineers can command $122,740–$138,092.

Looking ahead, the Renewable Energy Engineer profession in Texas is projected to grow at 7.8% 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 Renewable Energy Engineer salary in Texas is $97,451 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $102,580.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Renewable Energy 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 Renewable Energy Engineer employment.
  • At $97,451/year, Texas Renewable Energy Engineer salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $102,580/year.