SOC 17-3029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other — Border Region of Texas
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other in Border Region of Texas, TX is $62,450 per year, 20.3% below the national median of $78,350.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other in Border Region of Texas, TX is $62,450 per year, 20.3% below the national median of $78,350. Pay ranges from under $52,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $95,040 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,570 to $89,050.
Corpus Christi leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,070. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 60th of 194 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,570 | −32.9% |
| 25th | $52,570 | −32.9% |
| Median (50th) | $62,450 | −20.3% |
| 75th | $89,050 | +13.7% |
| 90th | $95,040 | +21.3% |
| Mean | $72,140 | −7.9% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corpus Christi | $77,070 | 90 | |
| 2 | Houston | $76,120 | 2,860 | |
| 3 | Brownsville | $73,900 | 70 | |
| 4 | Beaumont | $72,580 | 90 | |
| 5 | Waco | $72,500 | 70 | |
| 6 | Dallas | $71,930 | 1,290 | |
| 7 | San Antonio | $71,150 | 330 | |
| 8 | Austin | $66,910 | 480 | |
| 9 | Odessa | $64,870 | 50 | |
| 10 | El Paso | $63,130 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Border Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $62,450 goes as far as $64,315 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,315US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,450 a year, 20.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,570 to $95,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Corpus Christi, at $77,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other in Border Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $62,450, or $30.02 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 $78,350, so pay in Border Region of Texas, TX is 20.3% 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 Border Region of Texas, TX earns more than $95,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,570 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 Corpus Christi, at $77,070 per year.
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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