As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Radar Engineer in Houston, TX is $74,594, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,435 weekly, or $6,216 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Radar Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Radar Engineer in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $62,510 to $86,224. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,269) and 75th percentile ($80,682), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,224 per year. This $12,413 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Risk Management or Operating System, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Radar Engineer often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 statewide for Radar 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
Radar Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Radar Engineer Salary $62,510 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Radar Engineer Salary $68,269 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Radar Engineer Salary $74,594 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Radar Engineer Salary $80,682 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Radar Engineer Salary $86,224 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25% $68,269 10% $62,510 90% $86,224 75% $80,682 $74,594 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Radar Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Radar Engineer in Houston, TX. The base salary for Radar Engineer ranges from $68,269 to $80,682 with the average base salary of $74,594. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,908 to $91,925 with the average total cash compensation of $81,566.

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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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