Water Resources Engineer Salary in Houston, Texas

Water Resources Engineer Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Water Resources Engineer make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Water Resources Engineer in Houston, TX is $106,123. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,190 to $114,942, with most professionals earning between $83,325 and $122,971.

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10th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $83,325 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $94,190 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $106,123 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $114,942 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Water Resources Engineer Salary $122,971 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $94,190 10% $83,325 90% $122,971 75% $114,942 $106,123 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Environmental Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Water Resources Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Environmental Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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94190
114942
106123

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
94190
114942
106123
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Water Resources Engineer in Houston, TX. The base salary for Water Resources Engineer ranges from $94,190 to $114,942 with the average base salary of $106,123. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,190 to $114,942 with the average total cash compensation of $106,123.

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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

Water Resources Engineer Salary in popular cities: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin

Skills associated with Water Resources Engineer: Design, Regulatory Compliance, Stream

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