Electrical Engineer Salary in Houston, TX
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$105,542
Hourly Rate
$50.74
/hour
Jobs in Area
416
employed
Electrical Engineer Salary Range in Houston, TX
Annual Salary Range
$71k
10th percentile
$88k
25th
$124k
75th
$156k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $70,956 | $34.11 |
| 25th Percentile | $87,885 | $42.25 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $105,542 | $50.74 |
| 75th Percentile | $123,678 | $59.46 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $155,609 | $74.81 |
| Average (Mean) | $115,899 | $55.72 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Electrical Engineer salary in Houston, TX is $105,542 per year or $50.74 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Houston, TX Compares
vs National Average
$107,890
vs Texas Average
$109,623
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$109,370
Cost of living in Houston, TX is 3.5% below the national average.
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