Texas, TX · 2026
Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Texas (2026)
Average across 13 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$145,246
per year
State Median
$135,721
per year
vs National Average
-2%
national avg: $147,770
25th %ile
$106,814
Entry
Average
$145,246
State avg
75th %ile
$172,404
Senior
Computer Hardware Engineers Salary by City in Texas
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $163,729 | +13% | +5.1% |
| Plano, TX | $153,976 | +6% | +5.7% |
| Dallas, TX | $151,316 | +4% | +2.3% |
| Irving, TX | $150,429 | +4% | +6.3% |
| Arlington, TX | $150,429 | +4% | +4.8% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $149,543 | +3% | +5.7% |
| Garland, TX | $146,883 | +1% | +5.1% |
| Houston, TX | $145,996 | +1% | +2.8% |
| San Antonio, TX | $141,563 | -3% | +2.9% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $137,130 | -6% | +2.9% |
| El Paso, TX | $133,584 | -8% | +4.5% |
| Lubbock, TX | $132,697 | -9% | +4.3% |
| Laredo, TX | $130,924 | -10% | +1.9% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Computer Hardware Engineers salaries stack up across Texas cities.