Texas
How to Become a Right-of-Way Agent
Learn what right-of-way agent professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
3-6 months, depending on intensity)
Total Investment
$275 - $300 USD annually
Employment #s
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026). Wage shown is for a related occupation and is indicative only — BLS publishes no exact match for this role.
Who It's For:
For people exploring right-of-way agent and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: Organizational Structure & Relevance to Texas; Membership Tiers and Strategic Entry | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
United States
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Is a license required?
Yes
Credential
THE LICENSE: SR/WA DESIGNATION - THE GOLD STANDARD
Continuing Education
32 hours of CE every 3 years
Examination
and passed a comprehensive examination covering all facets of the ROW professi
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Entry is set by employers and credentialing bodies, not a state license.
Common Questions
Credential
