As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Component Engineer in Houston, TX is $69,705, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,340 weekly, or $5,809 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Component Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Component Engineer in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $61,427 to $76,294. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,372) and 75th percentile ($73,154), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,294 per year. This $7,782 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Digital Media, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Component Engineer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 statewide for Component 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
Component Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Component Engineer Salary $61,427 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Component Engineer Salary $65,372 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Component Engineer Salary $69,705 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Component Engineer Salary $73,154 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Component Engineer Salary $76,294 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
25% $65,372 10% $61,427 90% $76,294 75% $73,154 $69,705 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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