Environmental Engineers Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $110,500 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $53.12
10th percentile $75,910
90th percentile $190,190
Employed locally 640
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,910
    25th
    $82,590
    50th (median)
    $110,500
    75th
    $145,780
    90th
    $190,190

    Houston economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $125,950
    Corpus Christi, TX $125,330
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $108,560
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $104,910
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $104,080

    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
    Electrical Engineers $110,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Houston, TX is $53.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.46 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Houston, TX is 6.1% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,910 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,590.