Engineers, All Other Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $100,600 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.37
10th percentile $52,240
90th percentile $165,640
Employed locally 40
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,240
    25th
    $88,990
    50th (median)
    $100,600
    75th
    $105,860
    90th
    $165,640

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 142% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 42% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $131,250
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $122,390
    Amarillo, TX $117,470
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $115,360
    Midland, TX $112,170
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $107,060

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Engineers$134,280
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,800
    Civil Engineers$80,210
    Mechanical Engineers$102,870
    Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$124,980
    Surveyors$50,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Odessa, TX is $48.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.63 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Odessa, TX is 14.6% below the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Odessa?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $52,240 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,990.