Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $62,160 -21% vs national
Median hourly $29.89
10th percentile $34,080
90th percentile $82,760
Employed locally 140
National median $78,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,080
    25th
    $46,360
    50th (median)
    $62,160
    75th
    $75,010
    90th
    $82,760

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 106% Median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,320
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $99,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,730
    Lexington Park, MD $98,070
    New Jersey $97,730

    Nearby metros — Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $88,280
    Wichita Falls, TX $83,810
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $80,850
    Waco, TX $77,410
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,990
    Amarillo, TX $76,600

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $36,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,240
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $46,780
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $50,870
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $46,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in El Paso, TX is $29.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.83 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries?

    The median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in El Paso, TX is 21% below the national median of $78,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in El Paso?

    Entry-level Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,080 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,360.