Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in El Paso, TX

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

Median annual salary $43,660 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.99
10th percentile $27,450
90th percentile $70,730
Employed locally 2,030
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,450
    25th
    $33,390
    50th (median)
    $43,660
    75th
    $56,780
    90th
    $70,730

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 74% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,360
    District of Columbia $71,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $68,890
    Napa, CA $67,270

    Nearby metros — Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $53,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,740
    Midland, TX $50,560
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,380
    College Station-Bryan, TX $48,990
    Odessa, TX $48,740

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $36,980
    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
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $53,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in El Paso, TX is $20.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in El Paso, TX is 12.1% below the national median of $49,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $27,450 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,390.