Automotive Service Technicians Salary in Texas
Median Annual Salary
$48,660
$23.39/hr
Salary Range
$30,810 – $81,530
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
67,060
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$50,425
real purchasing power
2% below the national median ($49,670)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$30,810 (entry)$48,660 (median)$81,530 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+21.7%
$9,605 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $53,290 | 17,020 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $50,740 | 14,520 |
| Midland | $50,560 | 500 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $50,380 | 4,930 |
| College Station-Bryan | $48,990 | 640 |
| Odessa | $48,740 | 560 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $48,320 | 5,910 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $47,990 | 860 |
| Sherman-Denison | $47,990 | 350 |
| San Angelo | $47,570 | 410 |
| Abilene | $47,390 | 630 |
| Lubbock | $46,790 | 1,000 |
| Amarillo | $46,600 | 860 |
| Waco | $46,190 | 650 |
| Corpus Christi | $45,980 | 1,040 |
| Tyler | $45,700 | 720 |
| Killeen-Temple | $45,550 | 1,040 |
| Longview | $44,990 | 760 |
| Wichita Falls | $44,630 | 440 |
| Texarkana | $43,690 | 380 |
| El Paso | $43,660 | 2,030 |
| Victoria | $42,140 | 270 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $41,510 | 1,460 |
| Laredo | $39,940 | 640 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $39,080 | 770 |
| Eagle Pass | $38,830 | 110 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.