Avionics Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $79,780 -2% vs national
Median hourly $38.36
10th percentile $44,410
90th percentile $128,120
Employed locally 280
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,410
    25th
    $59,600
    50th (median)
    $79,780
    75th
    $118,440
    90th
    $128,120

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 99% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 1% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $80,380
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $78,160
    Killeen-Temple, TX $66,260

    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
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Houston, TX is $38.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.12 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,410 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,600.