Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $77,800 +16% vs national
Median hourly $37.40
10th percentile $52,000
90th percentile $109,120
Employed locally 60
National median $67,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,000
    25th
    $53,470
    50th (median)
    $77,800
    75th
    $105,820
    90th
    $109,120

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other salary vs area income 97% Median Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $121,210
    Alaska $110,960
    West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $104,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $100,110
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $100,030
    New Hampshire $88,510

    Nearby metros — Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $73,600
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $55,660
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,080

    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 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other in Houston, TX is $37.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.44 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other salaries?

    The median Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 16% above the national median of $67,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other in Houston?

    Entry-level Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $52,000 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,470.