Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $50,740 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.39
10th percentile $33,700
90th percentile $92,610
Employed locally 14,520
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,700
    25th
    $37,280
    50th (median)
    $50,740
    75th
    $70,020
    90th
    $92,610

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 63% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 37% 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
    Midland, TX $50,560
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,380
    College Station-Bryan, TX $48,990
    Odessa, TX $48,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,320

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,190
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,180
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Houston, TX is $24.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Houston, TX is 2.2% above 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $33,700 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,280.