As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in Texas is $106,745, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,053 weekly, or $8,895 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 $93,046 to $119,615. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($99,574) and 75th percentile ($113,482), while top earners (90th percentile) make $119,615 per year. This $13,908 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 $93,046 TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $99,574 TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $106,745 TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $113,482 TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $119,615 TX April 01, 2026
25% $99,574 10% $93,046 90% $119,615 75% $113,482 $106,745 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $102,083 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $102,141 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $102,393 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $109,942 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $101,647 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $113,458 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $106,679 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $103,577 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $101,647 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $106,920 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    City Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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