Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $48,740 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.43
10th percentile $30,850
90th percentile $79,750
Employed locally 560
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,850
    25th
    $37,700
    50th (median)
    $48,740
    75th
    $62,380
    90th
    $79,750

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 69% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 31% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,320

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,810
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,360
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $68,660
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,840
    Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $49,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Odessa, TX is $23.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Odessa, TX is 1.9% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $30,850 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,700.