Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Texas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $129,450 | $118,932 | +9% |
| Median hourly wage | $62.24 | $57.18 | +9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $133,316.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $127,121 | $86,250 | $166,750 | 119 |
| Houston | $116,067 | $78,750 | $152,250 | 96 |
| Dallas | $116,067 | $78,750 | $152,250 | 102 |
| Fort Worth | $112,751 | $76,500 | $147,900 | 99 |
| Arlington | $110,540 | $75,000 | $145,000 | 98 |
| San Antonio | $102,802 | $69,750 | $134,850 | 91 |
| El Paso | $93,959 | $63,750 | $123,250 | 86 |
The median annual salary for a Electrical Engineer in Texas is $129,450, or about $62.24 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Electrical Engineers is $118,932. Texas is +9% above the national median.
Entry-level electrical engineers in Texas typically earn from $86,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 20,870 electrical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $129,450, Texas offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.