As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Electrical Project Engineer in Houston, TX is $147,973, equivalent to $71 per hour, $2,846 weekly, or $12,331 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Electrical Project Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Electrical Project Engineer in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $126,200 to $163,603. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($136,576) and 75th percentile ($156,154), while top earners (90th percentile) make $163,603 per year. This $19,578 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or AutoCAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Electrical Project Engineer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 statewide for Electrical Project 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
Electrical Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $126,200 Houston, TX October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $136,576 Houston, TX October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $147,973 Houston, TX October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $156,154 Houston, TX October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $163,603 Houston, TX October 01, 2026
25% $136,576 10% $126,200 90% $163,603 75% $156,154 $147,973 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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