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Electrical Engineer Salary in Texas (2026)
$62.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $99,745/year ($8,312/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 6th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 20,870 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $129,450 a year — though pay ranges from $76,120 for newcomers to $210,160 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $95,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $129,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $164,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $210,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 20,870 Electrical Engineer jobs in Texas (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $129,450 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 $99,745 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $129,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,802 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,903 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $99,745 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,312 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Texas?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Texas is $129,450 per year ($62.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $95,130 and $164,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Texas?
- On the median salary of $129,450, a single filer in Texas takes home about $99,745 per year ($8,312 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 20,870 Electrical 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.