As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Texas is $92,330, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,776 weekly, or $7,694 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Engineer in Texas vary widely, spanning from $77,244 to $102,286. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($84,433) and 75th percentile ($97,541), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,286 per year. This $13,108 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas Forensic Engineer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 15 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Forensic 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
Forensic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $77,244 TX October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $84,433 TX October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $92,330 TX October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $97,541 TX October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $102,286 TX October 01, 2026
25% $84,433 10% $77,244 90% $102,286 75% $97,541 $92,330 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Engineer ?

Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal". It therefore includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the...

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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $93,988 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $92,934 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $91,889 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $94,830 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $92,674 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $102,741 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $97,025 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $92,833 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $92,588 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $95,807 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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