How much does a Maintenance Engineer make in Houston, TX? The average Maintenance Engineer salary in Houston, TX is $105,428 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $95,791 and $117,420. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Maintenance Engineer

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Job Openings for Maintenance Engineer in Houston, TX
CACI - ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND , MD
Systems/Maintenance Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Tra
- 4 days ago
Building People LLC/The - ARLINGTON , VA
As a recognized leader in real estate and facilities services, The Building People provides innovative solutions that integrate technology, buildings, and peopl
- 4 days ago
Duties and Responsibilities include: • Analyze and Monitor system operation Correct system malfunctions and maintain system health Work in an open environment w
- 3 days ago
Typical responsibilities include: application of RCM methodologies, analysis of repetitive HVAC equipment failures, estimation of maintenance costs and evaluati
- 3 days ago
Yulista Aerospace and Defense LLC Regular Primary Function Yulista is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Support Engineering Staff member to join our team in Clovi
- 4 days ago
Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's w
- 4 days ago

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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 Maintenance Engineer in Houston, TX. The base salary for Maintenance Engineer ranges from $95,791 to $117,420 with the average base salary of $105,428. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,795 to $122,573 with the average total cash compensation of $109,494.

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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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Skills associated with Maintenance Engineer: Maintenance, Plumbing, Action!

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