Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Texas
In Texas, helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers earn $36,680 at the median — $17.63 an hour. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $50K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $37K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $50K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary by metro in Texas
25 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | $41K | +13% | 300 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $39K | +6% | 3,310 |
| Odessa | $39K | +6% | 190 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $38K | +3% | 1,040 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $38K | +2% | 1,190 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $37K | +1% | 3,680 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $37K | +1% | 250 |
| Killeen-Temple | $36K | -2% | 160 |
| College Station-Bryan | $35K | -5% | 140 |
| Tyler | $35K | -5% | 100 |
| Longview | $35K | -5% | 220 |
| Wichita Falls | $35K | -6% | 80 |
| Victoria | $34K | -7% | 60 |
| Texarkana | $34K | -8% | 60 |
| Amarillo | $33K | -10% | 180 |
| Sherman-Denison | $33K | -11% | 60 |
| Waco | $33K | -11% | 120 |
| Corpus Christi | $32K | -12% | 300 |
| Lubbock | $32K | -12% | 260 |
| El Paso | $32K | -12% | 380 |
| San Angelo | $31K | -15% | 90 |
| Laredo | $31K | -15% | 110 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $31K | -16% | 210 |
| Abilene | $31K | -17% | 80 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $28K | -23% | 100 |
Showing 1–10 of 25 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers make in Texas?
The median is $36,680 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,860, and experienced helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers can clear $50,190. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $37K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,626/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 53.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers 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 helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers salary is worth about $40,092 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers 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.