How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $24.49 an hour or $4,245 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.49
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 141 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 14,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,380 | $14.13 | |
| 25th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| Median | $50,940 | $24.49 | |
| 75th | $63,340 | $30.45 | |
| 90th | $83,180 | $39.99 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| Austin, TX | $50,610 |
| Midland, TX | $49,990 |
| Dallas, TX | $49,720 |
| College Station, TX | $49,080 |
| Sherman, TX | $49,030 |
| Odessa, TX | $47,510 |
| Beaumont, TX | $47,050 |
| San Antonio, TX | $46,880 |
| Waco, TX | $46,790 |
| Longview, TX | $46,400 |
| Abilene, TX | $46,190 |
| San Angelo, TX | $46,130 |
| Killeen, TX | $45,870 |
| Amarillo, TX | $45,860 |
| Victoria, TX | $45,060 |
| Lubbock, TX | $44,950 |
| Texarkana, TX | $44,940 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $44,780 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $44,710 |
| Tyler, TX | $44,590 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $44,360 |
| El Paso, TX | $44,250 |
| McAllen, TX | $39,920 |
| Laredo, TX | $39,450 |
| Brownsville, TX | $39,160 |
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How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $24.49 ($50,940 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $50,940 against $50,620 nationally, 1% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,310, so Houston pays 5% more.
Where does Houston rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
141 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,180 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.