SOC 49-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians — Midland
Midland, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $73,910, median pay for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Midland, TX tracks the national median of $79,870 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $73,910, median pay for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Midland, TX tracks the national median of $79,870 closely. Pay ranges from under $39,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $95,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,880 to $85,330.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.44 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Dallas records the highest median at $94,920. Of the 297 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 101st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,230 | −50.9% |
| 25th | $49,880 | −37.5% |
| Median (50th) | $73,910 | −7.5% |
| 75th | $85,330 | +6.8% |
| 90th | $95,200 | +19.2% |
| Mean | $70,960 | −11.2% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $94,920 | 8,000 | |
| 2 | Houston | $85,400 | 2,710 | |
| 3 | Austin | $84,440 | 560 | |
| 4 | Waco | $80,580 | 350 | |
| 5 | Corpus Christi | $80,270 | 650 | |
| 6 | Abilene | $78,810 | 80 | |
| 7 | San Antonio | $78,240 | 2,180 | |
| 8 | San Angelo | $74,490 | 70 | |
| 9 | Killeen | $74,240 | 130 | |
| 10 | Wichita Falls | $67,270 | 290 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Midland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $73,910 goes as far as $76,117 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$73,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,117US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,910 a year, 7.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,230 to $95,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $94,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Midland, TX?
The median annual wage is $73,910, or $35.54 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $79,870, so pay in Midland, TX is 7.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Midland, TX earns more than $95,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,230 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dallas, at $94,920 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Midland, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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