verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$84,440/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.60/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
16,850
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$87,000 #15 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Texas, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Texas earn a median of $84,440 per year ($40.60 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $48,600, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $122,180. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $84,440 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $84,440 is worth about $87,000 in national buying power — ranking Texas #15 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,600
$23.37/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$84,440
$40.60/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$122,180
$58.74/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $84,440 $87,000
New Mexico $84,440 $91,572
Louisiana $79,780 $90,446 +$4,660
Oklahoma $74,390 $84,685 +$10,050
Arkansas $65,420 $75,250 +$19,020

Aircraft Mechanic in Texas: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Texas?

Aircraft mechanics in Texas earn a median of $84,440 per year ($40.60 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Texas pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $84,440, Texas pays 6% above the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 16,850 work in the state.

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