How much does an Operations Engineer make in Houston, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Operations Engineer in Houston, TX is $97,970. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $92,001 to $105,677, with most professionals earning between $86,566 and $112,693.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $86,566 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $92,001 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $97,970 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $105,677 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $112,693 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
25% $92,001 10% $86,566 90% $112,693 75% $105,677 $97,970 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Operations Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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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