How Much Does a Technical Consultant Make in Houston, TX ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Technical Consultant Salary in Houston, TX

As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Consultant in Houston, TX is $70,232, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,351 weekly, or $5,853 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Technical Consultant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Technical Consultant in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $56,344 to $83,570. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,963) and 75th percentile ($77,214), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,570 per year. This $14,251 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Computer Science, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Technical Consultant often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 statewide for Technical Consultant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Technical Consultant Salary $56,344 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Consultant Salary $62,963 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Consultant Salary $70,232 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Consultant Salary $77,214 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Consultant Salary $83,570 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
25% $62,963 10% $56,344 90% $83,570 75% $77,214 $70,232 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Technical Consultant ?

A consultant (from Latin: consultare "to deliberate") is a professional who provides expert advice in a particular area such as security (electronic or physical), management, education, accountancy, law, human resources, marketing (and public relations), finance, engineering, science or any of many other specialized fields. A consultant is usually an expert or an experienced professional in a specific field and has a wide knowledge of the subject matter. The role of consultant outside the medical sphere (where the term is used specifically for a grade of doctor) can fall under one of two gene...

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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 Technical Consultant in Houston, TX. The base salary for Technical Consultant ranges from $62,963 to $77,214 with the average base salary of $70,232. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,836 to $83,708 with the average total cash compensation of $75,661.

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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

Technical Consultant Salary in popular cities: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin

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