As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in Texas is $106,758, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,053 weekly, or $8,897 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for City Engineer in Texas vary widely, spanning from $93,032 to $119,622. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($99,573) and 75th percentile ($113,491), while top earners (90th percentile) make $119,622 per year. This $13,918 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas City Engineer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 82 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for City Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
City Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Engineer Salary $93,032 TX January 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $99,573 TX January 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $106,758 TX January 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $113,491 TX January 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $119,622 TX January 01, 2026
25% $99,573 10% $93,032 90% $119,622 75% $113,491 $106,758 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $101,308 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $101,365 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $101,615 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $109,107 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $100,874 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $112,596 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $105,868 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $102,790 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $100,874 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $106,108 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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