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Texas employs 632,140 Installation, Maintenance & Repair professionals across 49 occupations. Explore salary ranges, top paying jobs, and career opportunities within the Installation, Maintenance & Repair industry.
The best-compensated occupations within Installation, Maintenance & Repair in Texas, based on median salary data.
Complete breakdown of all occupations in the Installation, Maintenance & Repair industry in Texas, sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Click any job title for state-specific salary details.
| # | Job Title | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Employment | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $102,470 | $98,020 | 2,360 | $49/hr |
| 2 | Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $86,520 | $87,520 | 580 | $41/hr |
| 3 | Signal and Track Switch Repairers | $85,020 | $77,750 | 650 | $40/hr |
| 4 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $84,440 | $85,480 | 16,850 | $40/hr |
| 5 | Avionics Technicians | $81,950 | $82,810 | 1,710 | $39/hr |
| 6 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $78,940 | $78,670 | 17,280 | $37/hr |
| 7 | Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | $77,910 | $73,090 | 830 | $37/hr |
| 8 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $76,760 | $81,430 | 75,340 | $36/hr |
| 9 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $75,740 | $75,270 | 9,700 | $36/hr |
| 10 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | $74,480 | $76,480 | 13,540 | $35/hr |
| 11 | Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons | $67,330 | $65,120 | 130 | $32/hr |
| 12 | Millwrights | $62,630 | $63,840 | 3,540 | $30/hr |
| 13 | Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $61,950 | $64,310 | 3,890 | $29/hr |
| 14 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $61,940 | $65,140 | 20,080 | $29/hr |
| 15 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $61,930 | $65,940 | 56,950 | $29/hr |
| 16 | Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | $60,290 | $60,380 | 2,250 | $28/hr |
| 17 | Watch and Clock Repairers | $59,950 | $68,320 | N/A | $28/hr |
| 18 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | $59,370 | $61,330 | 13,440 | $28/hr |
| 19 | Rail Car Repairers | $59,330 | $59,740 | 2,690 | $28/hr |
| 20 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $59,280 | $62,790 | 8,800 | $28/hr |
| 21 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $58,810 | $60,530 | 29,870 | $28/hr |
| 22 | Medical Equipment Repairers | $58,370 | $60,880 | 5,540 | $28/hr |
| 23 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $58,230 | $61,070 | 11,630 | $28/hr |
| 24 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $57,760 | $59,130 | 34,730 | $27/hr |
| 25 | Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | $57,150 | $57,930 | 2,200 | $27/hr |
| 26 | Motorcycle Mechanics | $53,330 | $53,870 | 1,170 | $25/hr |
| 27 | Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $53,290 | $57,310 | 1,010 | $25/hr |
| 28 | Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $52,270 | $54,210 | 10,260 | $25/hr |
| 29 | Riggers | $51,980 | $58,460 | 3,770 | $24/hr |
| 30 | Automotive Body and Related Repairers | $51,700 | $57,030 | 14,070 | $24/hr |
| 31 | Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | $49,960 | $51,560 | 1,560 | $24/hr |
| 32 | Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | $49,710 | $53,010 | 1,890 | $23/hr |
| 33 | Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $48,730 | $51,980 | 1,210 | $23/hr |
| 34 | Home Appliance Repairers | $48,630 | $51,680 | 2,200 | $23/hr |
| 35 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $48,310 | $52,980 | 69,750 | $23/hr |
| 36 | Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners | $48,250 | $55,790 | 580 | $23/hr |
| 37 | Mechanical Door Repairers | $48,190 | $52,930 | 2,010 | $23/hr |
| 38 | Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | $47,770 | $49,820 | 2,490 | $22/hr |
| 39 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $46,670 | $49,700 | 140,580 | $22/hr |
| 40 | Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $46,550 | $46,940 | 2,220 | $22/hr |
| 41 | Commercial Divers | $46,490 | $48,860 | N/A | $22/hr |
| 42 | Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | $45,720 | $47,230 | 2,270 | $21/hr |
| 43 | Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $45,480 | $46,460 | 7,140 | $21/hr |
| 44 | Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | $43,860 | $42,200 | 1,420 | $21/hr |
| 45 | Bicycle Repairers | $37,690 | $39,410 | 390 | $18/hr |
| 46 | Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $37,000 | $37,840 | 16,610 | $17/hr |
| 47 | Tire Repairers and Changers | $36,060 | $37,300 | 14,170 | $17/hr |
| 48 | Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers | $34,910 | $35,240 | 700 | $16/hr |
| 49 | Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers | $33,940 | $52,420 | 90 | $16/hr |
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Texas has 49 Installation, Maintenance & Repair occupations with 632,140 total employed workers (2025 BLS data).
The highest-paying Installation, Maintenance & Repair occupation in Texas is Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay with a median salary of $102,470/year.
The average median salary across 49 Installation, Maintenance & Repair occupations in Texas is $57,858/year.
Salaries in Installation, Maintenance & Repair in Texas range from $18,230 (entry-level) to $129,870 (senior) across all occupations.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes organize jobs into groups. Installation, Maintenance & Repair occupations use SOC prefix 49. Data comes from BLS OEWS.
Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Salary figures represent May 2025 compensation for occupations classified under SOC code 49* in Texas. Percentile ranges (P10–P90) reflect the lowest and highest earning 10% of workers. Our Methodology · Data Sources