Electrical Engineers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $110,210 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $52.99
10th percentile $62,960
90th percentile $173,840
Employed locally 4,910
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,960
    25th
    $79,520
    50th (median)
    $110,210
    75th
    $156,580
    90th
    $173,840

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 137% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 37% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $119,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $117,420
    Midland, TX $113,130
    Longview, TX $105,980
    Waco, TX $105,370
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $104,380

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,690
    Industrial Engineers $116,170
    Mechanical Engineers $126,870
    Petroleum Engineers $159,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,880
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $76,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Houston, TX is $52.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.99 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Houston, TX is 1.5% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Houston?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,960 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,520.