How much does an electric motor make in Houston?
$61,000a year
Median yearly pay for electric motors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $29.33 an hour or $5,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.33
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 58
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,480Median: $61,000Highest 10%: $79,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,480 | $21.38 | |
| 25th | $50,780 | $24.41 | |
| Median | $61,000 | $29.33 | |
| 75th | $78,520 | $37.75 | |
| 90th | $79,710 | $38.32 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for electric motors.
| Austin, TX | $63,910 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,480 |
| Dallas, TX | $61,610 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,580 |
| Odessa, TX | $45,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does an electric motor make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $29.33 ($61,000 a year).
Do electric motors make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $61,000 against $56,210 nationally, 9% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $60,290, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for electric motor pay?
19 of 58 metro areas with data.
How much does an electric motor make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,710 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.