SOC 49-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Home Appliance Repairers — Texas
Texas · 5 metro areas compared
At $48,630, median pay for Home Appliance Repairers in Texas tracks the national median of $50,990 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,630, median pay for Home Appliance Repairers in Texas tracks the national median of $50,990 closely. Pay ranges from under $35,950 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,070 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,490 to $59,140.
Employment stands at 2,200, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Texas ranks number 30th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, San Antonio records the highest median at $62,400. Of the 794 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 482nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,950 | −29.5% |
| 25th | $40,490 | −20.6% |
| Median (50th) | $48,630 | −4.6% |
| 75th | $59,140 | +16.0% |
| 90th | $75,070 | +47.2% |
| Mean | $51,680 | +1.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Antonio | $62,400 | 160 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $49,350 | 870 | |
| 3 | Austin | $49,340 | 170 | |
| 4 | Houston | $47,750 | 430 | |
| 5 | El Paso | $42,500 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $48,630 goes as far as $50,082 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,082US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,630 a year, 4.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,950 to $75,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,200 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 30th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Antonio, at $62,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Home Appliance Repairers in Texas?
The median annual wage is $48,630, or $23.38 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 $50,990, so pay in Texas is 4.6% 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 Texas earns more than $75,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,950 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 San Antonio, at $62,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,200 jobs in this occupation in Texas. 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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