Tyler engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Tyler, TX metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$102,586
Tyler
Top earners
$158,027
Higher end
vs national
-15% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
TX
Texas
Engineers in the Tyler, TX metro earn an estimated $102,586, -15% vs national, with top earners near $158,027. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Tyler
Estimated pay for each discipline in Tyler. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $161,280 | $239,200 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $116,500 | $161,080 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $116,500 | $161,080 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $116,500 | $161,080 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $116,500 | $161,080 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $116,500 | $161,080 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $116,500 | $161,080 | Estimate | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $113,710 | $164,080 | Verified | ||
| Petroleum Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $106,990 | $215,740 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $99,570 | $162,900 | Verified | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $91,880 | $160,160 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $82,680 | $132,440 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$161,280
90th
$239,200
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$116,500
90th
$161,080
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$116,500
90th
$161,080
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$116,500
90th
$161,080
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$116,500
90th
$161,080
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$116,500
90th
$161,080
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$116,500
90th
$161,080
View details - Verified
Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$113,710
90th
$164,080
View details - Verified
Petroleum Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$106,990
90th
$215,740
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$99,570
90th
$162,900
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$91,880
90th
$160,160
View details - Verified
Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$82,680
90th
$132,440
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What affects engineering pay in Tyler
- ▹Local market. Tyler pay runs -15% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Texas statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Tyler, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Tyler — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 6 engineering occupations in Tyler, TX, weighted by local employment (930 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →