Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Texas
In Texas, electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians earn $69,720 at the median, or about $33.52 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $103K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $70K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $70K. Top earners bring in $103K or more, a $67K spread from bottom to top.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by metro in Texas
14 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen-Temple | $82K | +18% | 40 |
| Corpus Christi | $80K | +15% | 60 |
| Odessa | $80K | +14% | 110 |
| Amarillo | $78K | +11% | 30 |
| Lubbock | $77K | +10% | 40 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $75K | +7% | 70 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $74K | +6% | 2,530 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $74K | +5% | 1,690 |
| Midland | $72K | +4% | 100 |
| Longview | $68K | -3% | 60 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $67K | -4% | 950 |
| Sherman-Denison | $67K | -5% | 50 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $66K | -5% | 1,350 |
| El Paso | $65K | -7% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians make in Texas?
The median is $69,720 a year, that works out to about $34 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,040, and experienced electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians can clear $102,900. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $70K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,786/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 29.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a electrical and electronic engineering technologists and 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 electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians salary is worth about $76,205 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do electrical and electronic engineering technologists and 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.