Parts Salespersons Salary in Texas
The median pay for a parts salespersons in Texas is $34,360/year ($16.52/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $62K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $34K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level parts salespersons (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $62K or more, a $37K spread from bottom to top.
Parts Salespersons salary by metro in Texas
26 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa | $43K | +24% | 380 |
| Midland | $38K | +10% | 250 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $38K | +9% | 1,610 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $36K | +4% | 7,660 |
| Waco | $36K | +4% | 290 |
| Lubbock | $36K | +3% | 470 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $35K | +3% | 370 |
| Tyler | $35K | +2% | 220 |
| Corpus Christi | $35K | +2% | 370 |
| Amarillo | $35K | +1% | 310 |
| Abilene | $35K | +1% | 200 |
| Victoria | $34K | -0% | 100 |
| Sherman-Denison | $34K | -1% | 160 |
| College Station-Bryan | $34K | -1% | 200 |
| Texarkana | $34K | -1% | 180 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $33K | -3% | 6,400 |
| San Angelo | $32K | -7% | 140 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $30K | -12% | 2,370 |
| Longview | $29K | -15% | 330 |
| Killeen-Temple | $29K | -16% | 390 |
| Wichita Falls | $29K | -16% | 120 |
| El Paso | $29K | -17% | 800 |
| Laredo | $28K | -18% | 260 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $28K | -19% | 270 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $28K | -19% | 700 |
| Eagle Pass | $27K | -22% | 40 |
Showing 1–10 of 26 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do parts salespersons make in Texas?
The median is $34,360 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $24,320, and experienced parts salespersons can clear $61,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $34K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,471/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 57.3% 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 parts salespersons 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 parts salespersons salary is worth about $37,556 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do parts salespersons 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.