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Environmental Engineers Salary in Texas
Ranked #5 of 50 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of environmental engineerss in Texas earn between $76,510 and $177,820. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean environmental engineers salary in Texas is $124,400, about 10.2% above the U.S. average ($112,910). That works out to roughly $60/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $135,240 | $135,550 | 80 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $127,340 | $130,850 | 690 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $126,650 | $125,330 | 370 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $125,330 | $126,630 | 30 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $123,710 | $125,080 | 160 |
| Midland, TX | $123,060 | $135,520 | 60 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $99,000 | $113,460 | 210 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do environmental engineers make in Texas?
The median environmental engineers salary in Texas is $123,060 per year (mean $124,400), and about 80% earn between $76,510 and $177,820.
How much do environmental engineers make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $60 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $124,400 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for environmental engineers?
Texas ranks #5 of 50 states for environmental engineers pay. Its mean salary of $124,400 is about 10.2% above the U.S. average of $112,910.
Which metro areas in Texas pay environmental engineers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for environmental engineers are Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX ($135,240), Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($127,340), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($126,650), by median annual wage.