Avionics Technicians Salary in Texas
The median pay for a avionics technicians in Texas is $78,150/year ($37.57/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $118K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $78K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level avionics technicians (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K. Top earners bring in $118K or more, a $68K spread from bottom to top.
Avionics Technicians salary by metro in Texas
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $84K | +8% | 130 |
| Waco | $82K | +5% | 30 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $80K | +3% | 840 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $80K | +2% | 280 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $78K | +0% | N/A |
| Killeen-Temple | $66K | -15% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do avionics technicians make in Texas?
The median is $78,150 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,360, and experienced avionics technicians can clear $117,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $78K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,280/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 26.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a avionics technicians salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median avionics technicians salary is worth about $85,419 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do avionics technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.