Texas, TX · 2026
Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Texas (2026)
Average across 13 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$159,892
per year
State Median
$158,977
per year
vs National Average
-2%
national avg: $162,670
25th %ile
$123,936
Entry
Average
$159,892
State avg
75th %ile
$199,523
Senior
Computer Hardware Engineers Salary by City in Texas
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $180,238 | +13% | +4.9% |
| Plano, TX | $169,502 | +6% | +4.9% |
| Dallas, TX | $166,574 | +4% | +4.9% |
| Irving, TX | $165,598 | +4% | +4.9% |
| Arlington, TX | $165,598 | +4% | +4.9% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $164,622 | +3% | +4.9% |
| Garland, TX | $161,693 | +1% | +4.9% |
| Houston, TX | $160,717 | +1% | +4.9% |
| San Antonio, TX | $155,837 | -3% | +4.9% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $150,957 | -6% | +4.9% |
| El Paso, TX | $147,053 | -8% | +4.9% |
| Lubbock, TX | $146,077 | -9% | +4.9% |
| Laredo, TX | $144,125 | -10% | +4.9% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Computer Hardware Engineers salaries stack up across Texas cities.