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Skilled trade pay in Texas

26 metros · 41 trades · BLS, May 2025

26metros
41trades

Metros

AbileneTEXAS · TX22 trades$47,780 typical pay
AmarilloTEXAS · TX26 trades$49,515 typical pay
AustinTEXAS · TX37 trades$52,150 typical pay
BeaumontTEXAS · TX28 trades$57,300 typical pay
BrownsvilleTEXAS · TX19 trades$45,950 typical pay
College StationTEXAS · TX25 trades$48,250 typical pay
Corpus ChristiTEXAS · TX29 trades$51,760 typical pay
DallasTEXAS · TX41 trades$50,910 typical pay
Eagle PassTEXAS · TX5 trades$44,360 typical pay
El PasoTEXAS · TX30 trades$46,050 typical pay
HoustonTEXAS · TX40 trades$51,450 typical pay
KilleenTEXAS · TX26 trades$48,940 typical pay
LaredoTEXAS · TX19 trades$46,100 typical pay
LongviewTEXAS · TX26 trades$47,805 typical pay
LubbockTEXAS · TX29 trades$47,000 typical pay
McAllenTEXAS · TX26 trades$44,030 typical pay
MidlandTEXAS · TX23 trades$58,800 typical pay
OdessaTEXAS · TX24 trades$53,680 typical pay
San AngeloTEXAS · TX19 trades$48,050 typical pay
San AntonioTEXAS · TX37 trades$48,900 typical pay
ShermanTEXAS · TX19 trades$55,020 typical pay
TexarkanaTEXAS · TX22 trades$47,350 typical pay
TylerTEXAS · TX27 trades$45,850 typical pay
VictoriaTEXAS · TX17 trades$48,550 typical pay
WacoTEXAS · TX27 trades$47,820 typical pay
Wichita FallsTEXAS · TX22 trades$49,110 typical pay

Trades in Texas

Typical median across Texas metros.

Elevator Installer$104,025
Electrical Lineworker$78,030
Telecom Line Installer$77,700
Construction Supervisor$65,090
Wind Turbine Technician$61,930
Building Inspector$60,195
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$60,190
Telecom Equipment Installer$56,810
Brickmason$56,410
Diesel Mechanic$54,730
Plumber$54,320
Ironworker$53,600
Plasterer$53,450
Machinist$51,605
Rebar Worker$50,910
Rigger$50,840
Sheet Metal Worker$50,430
Electrician$50,260
HVAC Technician$49,850
Appliance Repair Technician$49,340
Auto Body Repairer$48,820
Welder$48,580
Solar Installer$48,350
Heavy Equipment Operator$48,005
Insulation Installer$47,690
Drywall Installer$47,610
Carpenter$47,200
Paving Equipment Operator$46,790
Concrete Finisher$46,520
Tile Setter$46,305
Auto Mechanic$46,000
Maintenance Technician$44,990
Roofer$44,610
Glazier$44,060
Flooring Installer$43,485
Painter$43,430
Hazmat Removal Worker$43,200
Septic & Sewer Technician$38,360
Construction Laborer$37,700
Pest Control Technician$36,435
Landscaper$34,765

Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate

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