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General Engineering Support Technician - Entry Salary in Texas

How much does a General Engineering Support Technician - Entry make in Texas?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Engineering Support Technician - Entry in Texas is $51,550 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a General Engineering Support Technician - Entry's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,631
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,030 to $55,780
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,915
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General Engineering Support Technician - Entry Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $55,780 $4,648 $1,073 $27
Average $51,550 $4,296 $991 $25
25th Percentile $47,030 $3,919 $904 $23
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Key Factors That Influence General Engineering Support Technician - Entry Salaries

A General Engineering Support Technician - Entry's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects General Engineering Support Technician - Entry Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General Engineering Support Technician - Entry's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • General Engineering Support Technician - Entry (0-1 years): $51,546
  • Engineering Support Aide II (1-3 years): $57,812
  • Engineering Support Aide III (3-5 years): $70,048
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
General Engineering Support Technician - Entry0-1 years$51,546
Engineering Support Aide II1-3 years$57,812
Engineering Support Aide III3-5 years$70,048
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Top Paying Cities for General Engineering Support Technician - Entries

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Waka: $46,980
  • Hillsboro: $48,390
  • Austin: $52,330

General Engineering Support Technician - Entry Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

General Engineering Support Technician - Entry salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $57,658. While startup companies pay approximate $48,762.

General Engineering Support Technician - Entry Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$48,762
Growth Stage51~500$51,573
Established501~5000$55,680
Enterprise5000+$57,658

General Engineering Support Technician - Entry Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For General Engineering Support Technician - Entry roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Insurance and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, General Engineering Support Technician - Entry positions in Retail & Wholesale or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view General Engineering Support Technician - Entry as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a General Engineering Support Technician - Entry

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$64,438$31.025%
Energy & Utilities$61,860$30.020%
Pharmaceuticals$61,860$30.020%
Biotechnology$59,282$29.015%
Software & Networking$59,282$29.015%

General Engineering Support Technician - Entry Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a General Engineering Support Technician - Entry's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$47,030
Average $51,550/year
$55,780
$3,919
Average $4,296/month
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Average $991/week
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$27
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $55,780 $4,648 $1,073 $27
Average $51,550 $4,296 $991 $25
25th Percentile $47,030 $3,919 $904 $23

General Engineering Support Technician - Entry Salary Growth & Career Path

General Engineering Support Technician - Entry
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager
Aerospace Aviation Maintenance Engineering Manager
Engineering Support Aide II
Manager of Software Solutions Engineering
Engineering Support Aide III

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a General Engineering Support Technician - Entry, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

General Engineering Support Technician - Entry Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager $124,400 141%
Aerospace Aviation Maintenance Engineering Manager $125,200 143%
Engineering Support Aide II $57,900 12%
Manager of Software Solutions Engineering $124,200 141%

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