Engineering Professor salary in Austin, TX
Based on 26 certified H-1B filings in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes San Marcos.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Professor of Engineering
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $77,773 |
| 25th | $89,948 |
| 50th (median) | $102,376 |
| 75th | $124,750 |
| 90th | $128,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $95,000 | $91,500 | $97,000 | 12 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2023 | $104,370 | $86,268 | $111,650 | 15 |
| FY2024 | $86,000 | $76,283 | $110,000 | 17 |
| FY2025 | $103,000 | $98,294 | $125,000 | 13 |
| FY2026 | $101,752 | $77,773 | $124,000 | 13 |
Cost of living
Austin's median Engineering Professor salary of $102,376 is worth about $104,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Austin = 98.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in the Austin, TX area earned a median of $132,130 in May 2025 (630 employed). The H-1B median here is $102,376, 23% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State University | $87,264 | 13 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $125,000 | 13 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $103,000 | 25 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $71,290 | $103,000 | 25 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.