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Engineering Manager Salary in Texas (2026)
$82.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $128,397/year ($10,700/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 17th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 19,030 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $171,370 a year — though pay ranges from $120,460 for newcomers to $277,790 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $120,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $144,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $171,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $216,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $277,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,030 Engineering Manager jobs in Texas (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Engineering Manager salary of $171,370 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 $128,397 — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
| Gross (median) | $171,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$29,863 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,110 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $128,397 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Texas?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Texas is $171,370 per year ($82.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $144,340 and $216,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Texas?
- On the median salary of $171,370, a single filer in Texas takes home about $128,397 per year ($10,700 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 19,030 Engineering Manager 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.