Avionics Technicians Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $84,290 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.52
10th percentile $57,640
90th percentile $87,820
Employed locally 130
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,640
    25th
    $69,230
    50th (median)
    $84,290
    75th
    $84,290
    90th
    $87,820

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 113% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 13% above 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
    Waco, TX $82,430
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $80,380
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $79,780
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $78,160
    Killeen-Temple, TX $66,260

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,210
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,400
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,770
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in San Antonio, TX is $40.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.08 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in San Antonio, TX is 3.6% above 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $57,640 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,230.