verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Environmental Engineer Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$123,060/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.17/hr
▲ 15% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
1,940
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$126,791 #3 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Texas, explained

Environmental engineers in Texas earn a median of $123,060 per year ($59.17 per hour), which is 15% above the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $76,510, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $177,820. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $123,060 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $123,060 is worth about $126,791 in national buying power — ranking Texas #3 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,510
$36.78/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$123,060
$59.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$177,820
$85.49/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $123,060 $126,791
Louisiana $130,510 $147,959 −$7,450
New Mexico $108,360 $117,512 +$14,700
Oklahoma $92,090 $104,835 +$30,970
Arkansas $85,280 $98,094 +$37,780

Environmental Engineer in Texas: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Texas?

Environmental engineers in Texas earn a median of $123,060 per year ($59.17 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Texas pay environmental engineers well?

At $123,060, Texas pays 15% above the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 1,940 work in the state.

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