Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $56,140 +4% vs national
Median hourly $26.99
10th percentile $42,750
90th percentile $83,200
Employed locally 980
National median $53,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,750
    25th
    $45,970
    50th (median)
    $56,140
    75th
    $63,610
    90th
    $83,200

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers salary vs area income 70% Median Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $81,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,410
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $73,830
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $71,470
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $71,270

    Nearby metros — Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,910
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $52,000
    El Paso, TX $48,520
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,800
    Lubbock, TX $47,290
    Odessa, TX $41,600

    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 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in Houston, TX is $26.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.32 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers salaries?

    The median Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers salary in Houston, TX is 4% above the national median of $53,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in Houston?

    Entry-level Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $42,750 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,970.