How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Texas?
$48,310a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in Texas. That is $23.23 an hour or $4,026 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.23
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 69,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,360Median: $48,310Highest 10%: $81,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,360 | $14.12 | |
| 25th | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| Median | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| 75th | $62,270 | $29.94 | |
| 90th | $81,720 | $39.29 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $50,940 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| 34. Georgia | $49,060 |
| 35. Ohio | $48,710 |
| 36. Idaho | $48,420 |
| 37. Texas | $48,310 |
| 38. Nevada | $48,290 |
| 39. Florida | $48,260 |
| 40. North Carolina | $48,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.23 ($48,310 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $48,310 against $50,620 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
Texas ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays automotive service technician and mechanics the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $50,940 a year.
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.