What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Embedded Linux Engineer?

We've identified 10 cities in Texas where Embedded Linux Engineer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Odessa (8.3% above average), followed by Dallas and Austin. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Odessa $136,103 $11,341 $2,617 $65.43 Dallas $133,994 $11,166 $2,576 $64.42 Austin $133,693 $11,141 $2,571 $64.28 Wichita Falls $131,286 $10,940 $2,524 $63.12 Harlingen $131,194 $10,932 $2,522 $63.07 Abilene $130,570 $10,880 $2,510 $62.77 Addison $130,570 $10,880 $2,510 $62.77 Garland $130,316 $10,859 $2,506 $62.65 Corpus Christi $130,287 $10,857 $2,505 $62.64 Carrollton $130,194 $10,849 $2,503 $62.59

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Embedded Linux Engineer Salary in Texas

Q: How much does an Embedded Linux Engineer make in Texas?

The average annual pay for an embedded linux engineer in Texas is $125,660 a year — that works out to approximately $60.41 an hour. That is 6.8% below the national average of $134,878. The middle 80% of Embedded Linux Engineers earn between $94,097 (10th percentile) and $167,232 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Embedded Linux Engineer Jobs in Texas?

We found several jobs related to Embedded Linux Engineer in Texas that pay more on average. Topping the list is Engineer Senior Director Software Engineering at $101,587 (80.8%) above Embedded Linux Engineer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Engineer Senior Director Software Engineering $227,247 $18,937 $4,370 $109.25 Embedded Software Manager $182,604 $15,217 $3,511 $87.79 Embedded Firmware Engineer $113,669 $9,472 $2,185 $54.65 Embedded Test Engineer $95,164 $7,930 $1,830 $45.75 Code Reviewer $57,911 $4,825 $1,113 $27.84

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Embedded Linux Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$134,878

Texas

$125,660

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How much does an Embedded Linux Engineer make in Texas?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average annual pay for an Embedded Linux Engineer in Texas is $125,660 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $60.41 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,416/week or $10,471/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $176,549 and as low as $78,259, the majority of Embedded Linux Engineer salaries currently range between $101,600 (25th percentile) to $149,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $167,232 annually in Texas. The average pay range for an Embedded Linux Engineer varies greatly (by as much as 47900), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Texas ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Embedded Linux Engineer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Embedded Linux Engineer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Embedded Linux Engineer Jobs in Texas

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Embedded Linux Engineer job is above the average in Texas in Texas. Topping the list is Odessa, , with Dallas, and Austin, close behind in the second and third positions. Austin, beats the average in Texas by $8,033 (6.4%), and Odessa, furthers that trend with another $10,443 (8.3%) above the $125,660 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Texas, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Embedded Linux Engineer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Odessa, and Carrollton, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Embedded Linux Engineer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Odessa	$136,103	$11,341	$2,617	$65.43
Dallas	$133,994	$11,166	$2,576	$64.42
Austin	$133,693	$11,141	$2,571	$64.28
Wichita Falls	$131,286	$10,940	$2,524	$63.12
Harlingen	$131,194	$10,932	$2,522	$63.07
Abilene	$130,570	$10,880	$2,510	$62.77
Addison	$130,570	$10,880	$2,510	$62.77
Garland	$130,316	$10,859	$2,506	$62.65
Corpus Christi	$130,287	$10,857	$2,505	$62.64
Carrollton	$130,194	$10,849	$2,503	$62.59

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Embedded Linux Engineer Jobs in Texas

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Embedded Linux Engineer job category in Texas, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $125660 state average for Embedded Linux Engineer jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Engineer Senior Director Software Engineering	$227,247	$18,937	$4,370	$109.25
Embedded Software Manager	$182,604	$15,217	$3,511	$87.79
Embedded Firmware Engineer	$113,669	$9,472	$2,185	$54.65
Embedded Test Engineer	$95,164	$7,930	$1,830	$45.75
Code Reviewer	$57,911	$4,825	$1,113	$27.84

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Infographic detailing Embedded Linux Engineer salary in Texas as of July 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $101,600 to $167,232 annually, with the Texas average at $125,660 per year or $60.41 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Texas for Embedded Linux Engineer jobs, with Odessa leading at $136,103 annually.

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