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Materials Engineers average salary by city in Texas
- Houston$138,820
- Dallas$126,630
- Austin$107,130
- San Antonio$100,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $138,820 | $123,250 | $87,100 | $106,149 | 99 |
| Dallas | $126,630 | $117,700 | $100,310 | $97,818 | 103 |
| Austin | $107,130 | $96,730 | $67,090 | $84,196 | 98 |
| San Antonio | $100,420 | $82,800 | $72,100 | $79,475 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2131.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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