SOC 49-2095 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay — Northwestern Region of Texas
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX is $109,700 per year, close to the national median of $103,020 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX is $109,700 per year, close to the national median of $103,020 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $79,630 and $123,700. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $72,810 and the ninetieth at $126,720.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Houston records the highest median at $103,940. Of the 375 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 25th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,810 | −29.3% |
| 25th | $79,630 | −22.7% |
| Median (50th) | $109,700 | +6.5% |
| 75th | $123,700 | +20.1% |
| 90th | $126,720 | +23.0% |
| Mean | $102,610 | −0.4% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $103,940 | 520 | |
| 2 | Austin | $103,120 | 390 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $102,470 | 410 | |
| 4 | Longview | $101,320 | 30 | |
| 5 | Victoria | $98,680 | 60 | |
| 6 | Corpus Christi | $95,670 | 50 | |
| 7 | San Antonio | $85,460 | 170 | |
| 8 | Lubbock | $83,200 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwestern Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $109,700 goes as far as $112,976 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$109,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$112,976US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $109,700 a year, 6.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $72,810 to $126,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $103,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $109,700, or $52.74 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 $103,020, so pay in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX is 6.5% higher. 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 Northwestern Region of Texas, TX earns more than $126,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $72,810 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 Houston, at $103,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Northwestern Region of Texas, 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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