Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Texas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $101,240 | $98,482 | +3% |
| Median hourly wage | $48.67 | $47.35 | +3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $104,264.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Network Engineer in Texas is $101,240, or about $48.67 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Network Engineers is $98,482. Texas is +3% above the national median.
Entry-level network engineers in Texas typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 34,840 network engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $101,240, Texas offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.