Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Texas
Automotive Engineering Technicians in Texas earn a median of $76,610 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,610
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 2,140
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,530; the top 10% earn over $123,620. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
States ranked near Texas
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- Photonics Technicians$73,860 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$54,460 median in Texas
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$58,230 median in Texas
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$78,350 median in Texas
- Robotics Technicians$54,460 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in Texas
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in Texas?
The median is $76,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,530 and the top 10% earn over $123,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 44 (+3% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.