As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Pipeline Engineer in Houston, TX is $71,519, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,375 weekly, or $5,960 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Pipeline Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Pipeline Engineer in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $52,589 to $82,152. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,610) and 75th percentile ($77,084), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,152 per year. This $15,474 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Scheduling or Microsoft Word, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Pipeline Engineer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 statewide for Pipeline 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
Pipeline Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pipeline Engineer Salary $52,589 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Pipeline Engineer Salary $61,610 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Pipeline Engineer Salary $71,519 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Pipeline Engineer Salary $77,084 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Pipeline Engineer Salary $82,152 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
25% $61,610 10% $52,589 90% $82,152 75% $77,084 $71,519 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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