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Civil Engineer Salary in Texas (2026)
$46.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,971/year ($6,414/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $96,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $164,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 34,870 Civil Engineer jobs in Texas (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Civil Engineer salary of $96,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $76,971 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $96,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,479 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,410 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,971 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,414 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Texas?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Texas is $96,860 per year ($46.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,200 and $127,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Texas?
- On the median salary of $96,860, a single filer in Texas takes home about $76,971 per year ($6,414 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 34,870 Civil Engineer jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.