SOC 17-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Killeen
Killeen-Temple, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Killeen, TX is $71,780 a year, trailing the national median of $78,190 by 8.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Killeen, TX is $71,780 a year, trailing the national median of $78,190 by 8.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $57,200 and $86,260. The lowest tenth earn under $43,680, while the highest tenth earn more than $101,820.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Victoria records the highest median at $82,300. Of the 348 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 95th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,680 | −44.1% |
| 25th | $57,200 | −26.8% |
| Median (50th) | $71,780 | −8.2% |
| 75th | $86,260 | +10.3% |
| 90th | $101,820 | +30.2% |
| Mean | $71,430 | −8.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria | $82,300 | 30 | |
| 2 | Odessa | $82,130 | 110 | |
| 3 | Waco | $80,580 | 40 | |
| 4 | Amarillo | $80,470 | 40 | |
| 5 | Corpus Christi | $80,120 | 70 | |
| 6 | Sherman | $79,360 | 40 | |
| 7 | Lubbock | $77,440 | 60 | |
| 8 | Beaumont | $75,970 | 170 | |
| 9 | Dallas | $75,580 | 2,720 | |
| 10 | Midland | $74,760 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Killeen run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $71,780 goes as far as $73,924 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,924US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,780 a year, 8.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,680 to $101,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Victoria, at $82,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Killeen, TX?
The median annual wage is $71,780, or $34.51 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 $78,190, so pay in Killeen, TX is 8.2% 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 Killeen, TX earns more than $101,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,680 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 Victoria, at $82,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Killeen, 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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