Environmental Engineers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for environmental engineers is $59.17 an hour ($123,060 a year). About 1,940 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($107,110). Texas ranks 5th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for environmental engineers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.79 | $76,510 |
| 25% of workers | $44.52 | $92,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.17 | $123,060 |
| 75% of workers | $74.51 | $154,970 |
| 90% of workers | $85.49 | $177,820 |
Environmental Engineers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $135,240 | 80 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $127,340 | 690 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $126,650 | 370 |
| Corpus Christi | $125,330 | 30 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $123,710 | 160 |
| Midland | $123,060 | 60 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $99,000 | 210 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for environmental engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 2,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $96,860 |
| Industrial Engineers | $104,560 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $112,410 |
| Electrical Engineers | $129,450 |
| Engineers, All Other | $115,810 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $132,220 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $164,860 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $163,860 |
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