How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make in Texas?
$76,610a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineering technologist and technicians in Texas. That is $36.83 an hour or $6,384 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.83
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 2,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,530Median: $76,610Highest 10%: $123,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,530 | $23.33 | |
| 25th | $59,580 | $28.64 | |
| Median | $76,610 | $36.83 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.51 | |
| 90th | $123,600 | $59.43 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Beaumont, TX | $97,300 |
| Houston, TX | $91,450 |
| Dallas, TX | $71,910 |
| San Antonio, TX | $68,540 |
| El Paso, TX | $65,980 |
| Austin, TX | $64,600 |
| Midland, TX | $63,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineering technologist and technicians.
| 16. Colorado | $77,090 |
| 17. Illinois | $77,020 |
| 18. Maine | $76,790 |
| 19. Texas | $76,610 |
| 20. North Dakota | $76,440 |
| 21. Virginia | $75,650 |
| 22. Georgia | $73,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $36.83 ($76,610 a year).
Do mechanical engineering technologist and technicians make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $76,610 against $74,510 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Texas rank for mechanical engineering technologist and technician pay?
Texas ranks 19 of 44 states.
Which city in Texas pays mechanical engineering technologist and technicians the most?
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, with a median of $97,300 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.