Avionics Technicians Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $80,380 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.65
10th percentile $49,750
90th percentile $117,950
Employed locally 840
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,750
    25th
    $61,400
    50th (median)
    $80,380
    75th
    $97,360
    90th
    $117,950

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 92% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Avionics Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,250
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $109,030
    Washington $107,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $105,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,630

    Nearby metros — Avionics Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,290
    Waco, TX $82,430
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $79,780
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $78,160
    Killeen-Temple, TX $66,260

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,410
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $53,290
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,870
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,670
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Dallas, TX is $38.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.35 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Dallas, TX is 1.2% below the national median of $81,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Avionics Technicians in Dallas?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,750 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,400.