SOC 17-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Civil Engineers — Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Wichita Falls, TX is $76,640 a year, trailing the national median of $100,840 by 24.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Wichita Falls, TX is $76,640 a year, trailing the national median of $100,840 by 24.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $66,140 and $90,670. The lowest tenth earn under $61,490, while the highest tenth earn more than $118,810.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.72 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Houston records the highest median at $100,950. Of the 236 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 41st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,490 | −39.0% |
| 25th | $66,140 | −34.4% |
| Median (50th) | $76,640 | −24.0% |
| 75th | $90,670 | −10.1% |
| 90th | $118,810 | +17.8% |
| Mean | $83,450 | −17.2% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $100,950 | 12,140 | |
| 2 | Austin | $100,470 | 4,940 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $96,920 | 8,010 | |
| 4 | Beaumont | $95,510 | 720 | |
| 5 | Midland | $95,480 | 230 | |
| 6 | Corpus Christi | $95,160 | 820 | |
| 7 | Killeen | $92,830 | 270 | |
| 8 | San Antonio | $88,290 | 2,230 | |
| 9 | Sherman | $87,360 | 70 | |
| 10 | Longview | $87,090 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wichita Falls run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $76,640 goes as far as $78,929 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,929US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,640 a year, 24.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,490 to $118,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $100,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Civil Engineers in Wichita Falls, TX?
The median annual wage is $76,640, or $36.85 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $100,840, so pay in Wichita Falls, TX is 24.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wichita Falls, TX earns more than $118,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,490 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Houston, at $100,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Wichita Falls, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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