Difference From U.S. Median
+$4,570
BLS OEWS
Median Hourly Wage
$40.60
BLS OEWS
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
16,850
BLS OEWS
Median Pay Rank Among States
11th of 50
Tied rank, BLS OEWS
Texas employs more aircraft mechanics and service technicians than any other state, 16,850 workers, or 12.2% of the entire U.S. total. The aircraft mechanic salary in Texas keeps pace with that scale: a median of $84,440 a year, or $40.60 an hour, per BLS OEWS data for May 2025, $4,570 above the $79,870 national median.
That scale comes with options for training, too. Texas has 21 FAA Part 147 schools, more than any other state, from Dallas College's three-certificate program at $24,864 to US Aviation Academy Denton's $36,000 track. Pay ranges from $48,600 at the tenth percentile to $122,180 at the ninetieth, the spread covering most Texas mechanics.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Texas by Percentile
| Percentile | Texas | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,600 | $48,780 | -$180 |
| 25th percentile | $69,130 | $62,630 | +$6,500 |
| Median (50th) | $84,440 | $79,870 | +$4,570 |
| 75th percentile | $99,490 | $99,130 | +$360 |
| 90th percentile | $122,180 | $128,890 | -$6,710 |
| Mean (average) | $85,480 | $84,740 | +$740 |
Rank among states: 11th of 50 (tied). All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Texas by Metro Area
| Hourly Median | Location Quotient | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 8,000 | $94,920 | $45.63 | 2.23 |
| Houston | 2,710 | $85,400 | $41.06 | 0.93 |
| San Antonio | 2,180 | $78,240 | $37.61 | 2.18 |
| Corpus Christi | 650 | $80,270 | $38.59 | 3.80 |
| Austin | 560 | $84,440 | $40.60 | 0.48 |
| El Paso | 140 | $65,320 | $31.40 | 0.47 |
| McAllen | 80 | $47,840 | $23.00 | 0.31 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in Texas
| Occupation | Employed | Texas Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 16,850 | $84,440 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | 1,710 | $81,950 | $82,280 |
| Transportation inspectors | 2,290 | $101,440 | $92,100 |
| Aerospace engineering and operations technicians | 950 | $78,350 | $82,890 |
| Aircraft structure and systems assemblers | 3,010 | $76,640 | $65,380 |
Texas Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 15,750 | 17,040 | +8.2% | 1,370 |
| Avionics technicians | 1,740 | 1,960 | +12.9% | 160 |
Texas Leads the Nation in Aircraft Mechanic Jobs
With 16,850 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, Texas accounts for 12.2% of the national workforce, more than any other state. Dallas-Fort Worth alone employs 8,000 of them, earning a median of $94,920 a year, while Houston adds another 2,710 at a median of $85,400. American Airlines and United Airlines both run maintenance bases in those two metros.
Where to Train: Texas's 21 Aviation Maintenance Schools
Texas has 21 FAA Part 147 schools, more than any other state, with total program prices ranging from $24,864 at Dallas College, covering all three certificates, to $36,000 at US Aviation Academy Denton. Dallas College's price equals about 3.5 months of pay at the state's $84,440 median wage.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Texas vs. Neighboring States
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Texas
FAA-approved schools in Texas: 21. Compare Texas programs
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Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: national, state, metropolitan area, and industry estimates
- Projections Central, State Occupational Employment Projections 2024-2034
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
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