How much does a Licensed Civil Engineer make in Houston, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Civil Engineer in Houston, TX is $74,743. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $61,267 to a high of $90,099, with most professionals earning between $67,689 and $82,781.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Licensed Civil Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Licensed Civil Engineer Salary $61,267 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Licensed Civil Engineer Salary $67,689 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Licensed Civil Engineer Salary $74,743 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Licensed Civil Engineer Salary $82,781 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Licensed Civil Engineer Salary $90,099 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
25% $67,689 10% $61,267 90% $90,099 75% $82,781 $74,743 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Licensed Civil Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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82781
74743

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
68172
84166
75282
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Licensed Civil Engineer in Houston, TX. The base salary for Licensed Civil Engineer ranges from $67,689 to $82,781 with the average base salary of $74,743. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,172 to $84,166 with the average total cash compensation of $75,282.
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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

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