Wichita Falls engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Wichita Falls, TX metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$101,629
Wichita Falls
Top earners
$139,207
Higher end
vs national
-16% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
TX
Texas
Engineers in the Wichita Falls, TX metro earn an estimated $101,629, -16% vs national, with top earners near $139,207. 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 Wichita Falls
Estimated pay for each discipline in Wichita Falls. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $160,890 | $197,620 | Verified | ||
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $137,050 | $199,520 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $110,540 | $148,340 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $110,540 | $148,340 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $110,540 | $148,340 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $110,540 | $148,340 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $110,540 | $148,340 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $110,540 | $148,340 | Estimate | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $96,090 | $120,160 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $94,270 | $125,790 | Verified | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $92,000 | $159,730 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $68,030 | $112,820 | Verified |
- Verified
Petroleum Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$160,890
90th
$197,620
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Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$137,050
90th
$199,520
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$110,540
90th
$148,340
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$110,540
90th
$148,340
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$110,540
90th
$148,340
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$110,540
90th
$148,340
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$110,540
90th
$148,340
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$110,540
90th
$148,340
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$96,090
90th
$120,160
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$94,270
90th
$125,790
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$92,000
90th
$159,730
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$68,030
90th
$112,820
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What affects engineering pay in Wichita Falls
- ▹Local market. Wichita Falls pay runs -16% 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 Wichita Falls, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Wichita Falls — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 6 engineering occupations in Wichita Falls, TX, weighted by local employment (390 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →