Your next electrical career move, backed by practice and evidence.
Explore premises electrical work, power lines and inspection. Choose your starting point and target to find shared abilities to demonstrate, preparation to build and the right learning resource.
See the stages and branches of all three routes
Texas electrician: four stages
Electrician helper / apprentice-entry — Enter a supervised Texas electrical-work pathway with usable first-day evidence.
Journeyman Electrician — Develop independent-level premises reasoning and document the actual licensing pathway.
Building official / building-code leadership — Administer a scoped building-code function with consistent public processes.
Independent inspection firm — scope-specific — Deliver scope-specific independent inspection services with verified authority and records.
Specialist, leadership and business branches depend on the employer, program and authority. They are not a universal mandatory sequence; a contracting business can employ its responsible Master Electrician.
Electrician helper / apprentice-entry
Enter a supervised Texas electrical-work pathway with usable first-day evidence.
Helper title is not an issued apprentice license. Verify current TDLR requirements, employer supervision and the actual permitted work before nonexempt electrical work.
Start with a DC/drawing attempt and the existing helper 43 EN/ES/13 stations; carry actual work evidence into P1.
Work a case, compare your reasoning and retry changed conditions. Gather qualified training and assessment evidence for your target. A prior title grants no automatic hours, competence, license or appointment.
job on a ladder on two ladders move to the side most hold a degree state licensePay scale: height is the Texas median of the whole occupation; ladders keep their names, other jobs show on hover
Career match
Find three electrical routes that fit your life
Answer four questions. The same answers always return the same three matches from the electrical tree, with the closest entry step first.
Facilities TechnicianR1-02: this level $21.63 to $23.79/h (City of Austin (incl. Austin Energy) pay range, 2025), Texas median $46,670 (whole occupation), 62% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.4 of 5, Texas jobs +14.9% by 2034. Next: Facilities Engineer (Electrical), Maintenance Electrician. Transfers: Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Plumber, Electric Motor Repairer.
R1 Facilities maintenance
Facilities DirectorR1-06: Texas median $99,430 (whole occupation), 48% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.2 of 5, Texas jobs +13.1% by 2034. Transfers: Operations Manager (Electrical Contractor), Plant Manager.
Facilities ManagerR1-05: this level $29.23 to $36.54/h (City of Austin (incl. Austin Energy) pay range, 2025), Texas median $99,430 (whole occupation), 48% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.2 of 5, Texas jobs +13.1% by 2034. Next: Facilities Director. Transfers: Operations Manager (Electrical Contractor), Electrical Superintendent, Logistics Manager.
Facilities Maintenance SupervisorR1-04: this level $25.74 to $30.50/h (City of Austin (incl. Austin Energy) pay range, 2025), Texas median $76,760 (whole occupation), 53% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.6 of 5, Texas jobs +11.2% by 2034. Next: Facilities Manager. Transfers: Production Supervisor, Electrical Foreman, Housekeeping Supervisor.
Maintenance ElectricianR1-03: this level $26.61 to $31.87/h (City of Austin (incl. Austin Energy) pay range, 2025), Texas median $58,570 (whole occupation), 35% work over 40 hours, physical load 4.1 of 5, Texas jobs +14.4% by 2034. Next: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Transfers: Lineworker (Power Line), Electric Motor Repairer, Plumber.
Facilities TechnicianR1-02: this level $21.63 to $23.79/h (City of Austin (incl. Austin Energy) pay range, 2025), Texas median $46,670 (whole occupation), 62% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.4 of 5, Texas jobs +14.9% by 2034. Next: Facilities Engineer (Electrical), Maintenance Electrician. Transfers: Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Plumber, Electric Motor Repairer.
Maintenance HelperR1-01: Texas median $37,000 (whole occupation), 29% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.2 of 5, Texas jobs +9.3% by 2034. Next: Facilities Technician. Transfers: Electrical Apprentice, Plumber Helper, Millwright.
R Other Maintenance and facilities jobs
Housekeeping SupervisorR-10: Texas median $41,660 (whole occupation), 16% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.4 of 5, Texas jobs +11.5% by 2034. Transfers: Production Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Administrative Manager.
Electric Motor RepairerR-05: Texas median $60,290 (whole occupation), 38% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.0 of 5, Texas jobs +9.1% by 2034. Transfers: Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Instrumentation Technician, Maintenance Mechanic.
Industrial Machinery MechanicR-06: Texas median $61,930 (whole occupation), 47% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.9 of 5, Texas jobs +21.8% by 2034. Transfers: Maintenance Mechanic, Electric Motor Repairer, Instrumentation Technician.
Maintenance MechanicR-07: Texas median $59,280 (whole occupation), 50% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.2 of 5, Texas jobs +4.4% by 2034. Transfers: Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Electric Motor Repairer, Instrumentation Technician.
Biomedical Equipment TechnicianR-08: Texas median $58,370 (whole occupation), 28% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.5 of 5, Texas jobs +21.9% by 2034. Transfers: Industrial Electrical Equipment Technician, Photonics Technician, Controls Technician.
Stationary EngineerR-09: Texas median $63,810 (whole occupation), 32% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.3 of 5. Transfers: Instrumentation Technician, Hydroelectric Plant Operator, Mechanical Engineer.
Appliance Service TechnicianR-01: Texas median $48,630 (whole occupation), 32% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.8 of 5, Texas jobs +9.5% by 2034. Transfers: Electric Motor Repairer, Instrumentation Technician, Industrial Machinery Mechanic.
MillwrightR-02: Texas median $62,630 (whole occupation), 82% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.7 of 5, Texas jobs +5.0% by 2034. Transfers: Facilities Technician, Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Boilermaker.
Electrical AssemblerR-03: 29% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.9 of 5, Texas jobs +10.3% by 2034. Transfers: Electromechanical Assembler, Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Electric Motor Repairer.
Electromechanical AssemblerR-04: 28% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.0 of 5, Texas jobs +10.3% by 2034. Transfers: Electric Motor Repairer, Electrical Assembler, Industrial Machinery Mechanic.
Every job with its Texas numbers (BLS OEWS May 2025, whole occupation; BLS and TWC projections; O*NET)
Identify your questions about working at height and discuss them with a supervised training program. Keep any practical assessment within that program.
Compare your current responsibilities with the preparation described by target employers. Separate concerns about starting later from confirmed entry criteria.
Prepare questions about inclusion, mentoring and support for women at target programs. Record the contacts and support options you want to investigate.
Create a tracker for the driving application steps you need to confirm. Keep the responsible contact and unanswered process questions beside each step.
Check the identity and course details of the driving providers you are considering. Ask which training applies to your intended route before enrolling.
Collect the employer's instructions for any medical checks it asks you to arrange. Direct personal eligibility questions to the responsible professional.
Ask whether the target program includes supervised climbing preparation and accepts outside coursework. Compare the supervision and course scope before booking training.
Ask the target employer which entry safety and rescue training it expects. Record the training owner and any unanswered questions about accepted evidence.
Track the status information supplied by the program handling your application. Record when and how to ask about unresolved ranking or waiting questions.
Search for entry openings at Texas cooperatives that fit your linework plan. Keep each opening linked to its named employer and application instructions.
Collect the employer's prehire check instructions and keep unresolved questions visible. Confirm the owner of each requested check before arranging it.
Compare the compensation details published for the groundman and entry roles you are considering. Keep the role and employer context attached to each record.
Track the training and supervisor signoff records your employer requests for energized work. Keep task authorization questions with its designated supervisors.
Ask your program which field assessments apply to your current stage. Record the assessor, requested evidence and questions to resolve before assessment.
Review the work rotations and learning activities recorded in your program. Discuss any learning gaps with the person responsible for your development.
Identify the employer's owner for fall protection training and authorization. Keep practical instruction and assessment within its supervised training process.
Ask who is responsible for travel, meals and lodging before a storm assignment. Keep the written arrangements and unresolved expense questions together.
Collect completion records and the evidence your target employer asks for at journey level. Keep program completion and role qualifications recorded separately.
Clarify the responsibilities assigned to journey level lineworkers by the target employer. Record questions about supervision, authorization and task boundaries.
Compare dated pay information for journey level linework roles in the locations you are considering. Keep base pay and additional compensation separate.
Locate the wage and benefit agreement that applies to the role you are considering. Record its scope and the questions to confirm with the employer or representative.
Organize the experience and qualifications requested by other linework employers. Use that comparison to plan your next application or transfer discussion.
Compare journey level specializations by work setting, training and employer expectations. Identify the questions you need answered before choosing a direction.
Keep a record of training completed and the updates your employer asks you to track. Confirm the current requirements with the responsible training team.
Organize documented assessments and supervised experience in overhead and underground work. Ask the employer how it verifies competence for each assignment.
Compare your documented journey work experience with the target troubleman role. Ask the employer which assessments and supervised development steps it requires.
Verify the TDLR Journeyman Lineman License or Exemption
Record the target role and work scope before checking the applicable license or exemption with the relevant authority. Keep the evidence and unresolved questions together.
Identify employer approved training paths for specialized live line roles. Confirm prerequisites and supervised assessment requirements with the training provider.
Compare substation specialist roles with your documented experience. Identify the employer specific training and assessment questions to resolve before applying.
Map the experience and supervised development requested for a troubleman specialization. Keep the target employer's assessment criteria with your plan.
List the operational, travel and contract questions raised by storm contracting. Review those commitments with qualified advisers before making a business decision.
Describe the proposed work and contract scope before checking applicable business permissions. Keep questions for the relevant authority and qualified advisers together.
List the safety responsibilities your proposed business needs to verify with qualified advisers and relevant authorities. Keep responsibility and training questions in the planning record.
Describe the driving and transport activities proposed for the business. Ask the relevant authorities which compliance requirements apply to that scope.
Keep a list of reporting questions for the proposed business and identify the relevant official sources. Confirm requirements with qualified advisers before setting a reporting plan.
Compare related roles by transferable experience and additional training needs. Record the evidence and employer questions for each possible transition.
Collect examples of planning, communication and supervised leadership experience for a foreman application. Check the promotion criteria used by the target employer.
Clarify the responsibilities assigned to crew foremen and general foremen. Record who makes decisions and who reviews work within the employer's structure.
Plan how to track work orders, crew availability and schedule changes using the employer's process. Keep coordination questions separate from technical work authorization.
Compare the leadership tracks available in your target linework organization. Record the experience and development conversations needed for your preferred track.
Develop Digital Work and Crew Communication Skills
Identify the digital records and communication tools used by the crew. Plan practice with approved training materials and the employer's information handling rules.
Clarify reporting lines, communication and coordination expectations when visiting crews join storm work. Keep responsibility questions ready for the employer's briefing.
Translate Trade Experience into Inspection Strengths
Match examples from your trade experience to the inspection tasks in a target posting. Separate demonstrated experience from skills you still need to learn.
Practice organizing inspection records in an approved training environment. Use fictional examples and follow the provider's data-handling instructions.
Ask your supervisor about safety training, access limits and reporting procedures before field practice. Keep practical work within the supervised program.
Build a resume around evidence that matches the target inspection posting. Describe your own experience accurately and identify learning still in progress.
Ask the employer or appropriate adviser to clarify the assigned responsibilities in third-party inspection work. Keep written scope questions for review.
Discuss how a target organization defines and reviews third-party inspection work. Keep questions about scope and oversight for the responsible manager.
List the operating and professional questions you would need to resolve before starting an inspection firm. Review them with qualified advisers before acting.
About $44,990 a year at 2,080 h (40 h x 52 weeks, no overtime).
Pay range for that public employer's own classified jobs; not private-sector pay.
$10.32-$26.58/h, lowest to highest figure in 5 current record(s) from 2 document(s). Minimum rates and pay ranges from different documents and areas; not a distribution.
Whole occupation: all Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 140,580 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000049907101).
$46,670US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Texas earn more than $46,670; the bottom 10% earned less than $30,950 and the top 10% more than $74,220 (May 2025, base pay, about 140,580 jobs). U.S. median $49,590.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 3.4 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (3.31, 6 measures) and an exposure index (3.53, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Gates: Needs a degree: most people in the target job hold a bachelor's or higher (O*NET: 89%). Most people in the target job have over 4 years, up to and including 6 years of related work experience (O*NET: 30%).
Gates checked: No degree or experience gate in O*NET 31.0. TDLR Maintenance Electrician license, unless the work is in-house maintenance for one employer with no new construction (1305.003(a)(8)).
Moves to the side4
RIndustrial Machinery MechanicO*NET lists Industrial Machinery Mechanics as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.88.
BPlumberO*NET lists Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.82.License gate: Journeyman Plumber (TSBPE), Tradesman Plumber-Limited (TSBPE).
RElectric Motor RepairerO*NET lists Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers as a related occupation (Supplemental); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.92.
RMaintenance MechanicO*NET lists Maintenance Workers, Machinery as a related occupation (Supplemental); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.88.
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 16,610 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000049909801).
$37,000US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Texas earn more than $37,000; the bottom 10% earned less than $24,100 and the top 10% more than $49,640 (May 2025, base pay, about 16,610 jobs). U.S. median $39,630.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 3.2 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.98, 6 measures) and an exposure index (3.48, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Body 2.98 · exposure 3.48. O*NET Work Context means, 1 = never, 5 = continually or every day.
Getting in
License
No Texas license for in-house maintenance: electrician (1305.003(a)(8)) and plumbing (1301.053(a)(1)) laws exempt maintenance staff who do not work for the public. Refrigerant work needs EPA 608.
Degree
0% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years of related experience is the most common answer (35% of workers). O*NET
O*NET Related Work Experience, Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, O*NET OnLine
Preparation
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Why this level
Start: Title contains 'Helper' (apprentice/helper/trainee level in O*NET and DOL apprenticeship titles). Rung 1 of 6 on 'Facilities maintenance'.
Next stopR1Facilities Technician+$9,670a year, Texas medians of each whole occupation, all experience levels
Gates checked: No degree or experience gate in O*NET 31.0. No state license for in-house maintenance (1305.003(a)(8)); electrical work beyond that needs a TDLR license.
Moves to the side7
B1Electrical ApprenticeO*NET lists Helpers--Electricians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.89.License gate: Electrical Apprentice (TDLR).
BPlumber HelperO*NET lists Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.84.License gate: Plumber's Apprentice registration (TSBPE).
RMillwrightO*NET lists Millwrights as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.89.
RMaintenance MechanicO*NET lists Maintenance Workers, Machinery as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.80.
About $60,798 a year at 2,080 h (40 h x 52 weeks, no overtime).
Pay range for that public employer's own classified jobs; not private-sector pay.
$29.23-$45.27/h, lowest to highest figure in 2 current record(s) from 1 document(s). Minimum rates and pay ranges from different documents and areas; not a distribution.
Whole occupation: all Facilities Managers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 13,140 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000011301301).
$99,430US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Facilities Managers in Texas earn more than $99,430; the bottom 10% earned less than $56,960 and the top 10% more than $173,460 (May 2025, base pay, about 13,140 jobs). U.S. median $106,660.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Facilities Managers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 2.2 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.17, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.27, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Gates checked: Step up within one O*NET occupation: O*NET and BLS publish no separate experience requirement for this rung (not published).
Moves to the side5
B1Operations Manager (Electrical Contractor)O*NET lists General and Operations Managers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.85.License: depends on the work.
B1Electrical SuperintendentO*NET lists Construction Managers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.84.License: depends on the work.
MLogistics ManagerO*NET lists Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.82.
MAdministrative ManagerO*NET lists Administrative Services Managers as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.86.
R Other Maintenance and facilities jobs · Lead level · O*NET 37-1011.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$41,660
work over 40 h a week
16%
load index from O*NET data
2.4/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+11.5%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 13,370 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000037101101).
$41,660US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Texas earn more than $41,660; the bottom 10% earned less than $27,200 and the top 10% more than $63,440 (May 2025, base pay, about 13,370 jobs). U.S. median $49,100.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 2.4 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.72, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.97, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Body 2.72 · exposure 1.97. O*NET Work Context means, 1 = never, 5 = continually or every day.
Getting in
License
No license for this job title at the 8 Texas and federal licensing agencies read on 2026-10-03 (TDLR, TSBPE, TCEQ, TCFP, TEA, TBPELS, NRC and EPA).
Degree
12% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years of related experience is the most common answer (36% of workers). O*NET
O*NET Related Work Experience, First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers, O*NET OnLine
Preparation
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Why this level
Lead: Title contains 'Supervisor'.
Moves to the side6
IProduction SupervisorO*NET lists First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.80.
R1Facilities Maintenance SupervisorO*NET lists First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.78.License: depends on the work.
MAdministrative ManagerO*NET lists Administrative Services Managers as a related occupation (Supplemental); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.87.
B1Electrical ForemanO*NET lists First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.71.
About $53,539 a year at 2,080 h (40 h x 52 weeks, no overtime).
Pay range for that public employer's own classified jobs; not private-sector pay.
$25.74-$42.71/h, lowest to highest figure in 4 current record(s) from 1 document(s). Minimum rates and pay ranges from different documents and areas; not a distribution.
Whole occupation: all First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 75,340 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000049101101).
$76,760US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Texas earn more than $76,760; the bottom 10% earned less than $46,860 and the top 10% more than $125,700 (May 2025, base pay, about 75,340 jobs). U.S. median $79,860.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 2.6 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.44, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.81, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Body 2.44 · exposure 2.81. O*NET Work Context means, 1 = never, 5 = continually or every day.
Getting in
License
No Texas license for in-house maintenance: electrician (1305.003(a)(8)) and plumbing (1301.053(a)(1)) laws exempt maintenance staff who do not work for the public. Refrigerant work needs EPA 608.
Degree
10% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years of related experience is the most common answer (41% of workers). O*NET
O*NET Related Work Experience, First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers, O*NET OnLine
Preparation
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Why this level
Lead: Title contains 'Supervisor'. Rung 4 of 6 on 'Facilities maintenance'.
Next stopR1Facilities Manager+$3.49/hCity of Austin (incl. Austin Energy) pay range
Gates checked: No degree or experience gate in O*NET 31.0. No license for this job title at the 8 Texas and federal licensing agencies read on 2026-10-03 (TDLR, TSBPE, TCEQ, TCFP, TEA, TBPELS, NRC and EPA).
Moves to the side8
IProduction SupervisorO*NET lists First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.86.
B1Electrical ForemanO*NET lists First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.78.
RHousekeeping SupervisorO*NET lists First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.78.
I4Production ManagerO*NET lists Industrial Production Managers as a related occupation (Supplemental); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.88.
R Other Maintenance and facilities jobs · Skilled level · O*NET 49-2092.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$60,290
work over 40 h a week
38%
load index from O*NET data
3.0/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+9.1%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 2,250 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000049209201).
$60,290US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in Texas earn more than $60,290; the bottom 10% earned less than $40,370 and the top 10% more than $79,710 (May 2025, base pay, about 2,250 jobs). U.S. median $56,210.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 3.0 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.94, 6 measures) and an exposure index (3.07, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
RIndustrial Machinery MechanicO*NET lists Industrial Machinery Mechanics as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.92.License: depends on the work.
IInstrumentation TechnicianO*NET lists Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.85.License: depends on the work.
RMaintenance MechanicO*NET lists Maintenance Workers, Machinery as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.91.License: depends on the work.
IIndustrial Electrical Equipment TechnicianO*NET lists Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment as a related occupation (Supplemental); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.89.License: depends on the work.
R Other Maintenance and facilities jobs · Start level · O*NET 49-9031.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$48,630
work over 40 h a week
32%
load index from O*NET data
2.8/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+9.5%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Home Appliance Repairers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 2,200 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000049903101).
$48,630US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Home Appliance Repairers in Texas earn more than $48,630; the bottom 10% earned less than $35,950 and the top 10% more than $75,070 (May 2025, base pay, about 2,200 jobs). U.S. median $50,990.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Home Appliance Repairers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 2.8 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.74, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.85, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Body 2.74 · exposure 2.85. O*NET Work Context means, 1 = never, 5 = continually or every day.
Getting in
License
Repairing existing appliances for a dealer or maker: no Texas electrician or plumbing license (exempt). Refrigerant work needs federal EPA 608; installing appliances needs TDLR Residential Appliance Installer.
Degree
0% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
None of related experience is the most common answer (34% of workers). O*NET
O*NET Related Work Experience, Home Appliance Repairers, O*NET OnLine
Preparation
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
RElectric Motor RepairerO*NET lists Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.84.
IInstrumentation TechnicianO*NET lists Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.78.
RIndustrial Machinery MechanicO*NET lists Industrial Machinery Mechanics as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.74.
IMobile Electronics InstallerO*NET lists Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.88.
R Other Maintenance and facilities jobs · Skilled level · O*NET 49-9041.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$61,930
work over 40 h a week
47%
load index from O*NET data
2.9/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+21.8%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 56,950 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000049904101).
$61,930US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Texas earn more than $61,930; the bottom 10% earned less than $41,580 and the top 10% more than $95,770 (May 2025, base pay, about 56,950 jobs). U.S. median $64,520.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Industrial Machinery Mechanics, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 2.9 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.7, 6 measures) and an exposure index (3.12, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Body 2.7 · exposure 3.12. O*NET Work Context means, 1 = never, 5 = continually or every day.
Getting in
License
No Texas license for in-house maintenance: electrician (1305.003(a)(8)) and plumbing (1301.053(a)(1)) laws exempt maintenance staff who do not work for the public. Refrigerant work needs EPA 608.
Degree
0% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: Post-Secondary Certificate
Experience
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years of related experience is the most common answer (32% of workers). O*NET
O*NET Related Work Experience, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, O*NET OnLine
RMaintenance MechanicO*NET lists Maintenance Workers, Machinery as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.94.
RElectric Motor RepairerO*NET lists Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.92.
IInstrumentation TechnicianO*NET lists Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.85.
R Other Maintenance and facilities jobs · Skilled level · O*NET 49-9043.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$59,280
work over 40 h a week
50%
load index from O*NET data
3.2/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+4.4%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Maintenance Workers, Machinery, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 8,800 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000049904301).
$59,280US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Texas earn more than $59,280; the bottom 10% earned less than $38,440 and the top 10% more than $90,650 (May 2025, base pay, about 8,800 jobs). U.S. median $60,850.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Maintenance Workers, Machinery, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 3.2 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.99, 6 measures) and an exposure index (3.32, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Body 2.99 · exposure 3.32. O*NET Work Context means, 1 = never, 5 = continually or every day.
Getting in
License
No Texas license for in-house maintenance: electrician (1305.003(a)(8)) and plumbing (1301.053(a)(1)) laws exempt maintenance staff who do not work for the public. Refrigerant work needs EPA 608.
Degree
3% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: Post-Secondary Certificate
Experience
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years of related experience is the most common answer (36% of workers). O*NET
O*NET Related Work Experience, Maintenance Workers, Machinery, O*NET OnLine
RIndustrial Machinery MechanicO*NET lists Industrial Machinery Mechanics as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.94.
RElectric Motor RepairerO*NET lists Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.91.
IInstrumentation TechnicianO*NET lists Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.87.
R Other Maintenance and facilities jobs · Start level · O*NET 49-9044.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$62,630
work over 40 h a week
82%
load index from O*NET data
3.7/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+5.0%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Millwrights, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 3,540 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000049904401).
$62,630US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Millwrights in Texas earn more than $62,630; the bottom 10% earned less than $38,510 and the top 10% more than $92,490 (May 2025, base pay, about 3,540 jobs). U.S. median $65,700.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Millwrights, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 3.7 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (3.33, 6 measures) and an exposure index (4.14, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
R1Facilities TechnicianO*NET lists Maintenance and Repair Workers, General as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.87.License: depends on the work.
RIndustrial Machinery MechanicO*NET lists Industrial Machinery Mechanics as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.83.License: depends on the work.
BBoilermakerO*NET lists Boilermakers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.80.License gate: not checked yet.
IMachinistO*NET lists Machinists as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.79.
R Other Maintenance and facilities jobs · Skilled level · O*NET 49-9062.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$58,370
work over 40 h a week
28%
load index from O*NET data
2.5/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+21.9%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Medical Equipment Repairers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 5,540 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000049906201).
$58,370US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Medical Equipment Repairers in Texas earn more than $58,370; the bottom 10% earned less than $38,030 and the top 10% more than $89,150 (May 2025, base pay, about 5,540 jobs). U.S. median $61,660.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Medical Equipment Repairers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 2.5 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.45, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.48, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Body 2.45 · exposure 2.48. O*NET Work Context means, 1 = never, 5 = continually or every day.
Getting in
License
No license for this job title at the agencies read on 2026-10-03 (TDLR, TSBPE, TCEQ, TCFP, TEA, TBPELS, NRC and EPA). Texas health department rules for X-ray equipment service were not checked. not checked yet
Degree
0% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree
Experience
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years of related experience is the most common answer (40% of workers). O*NET
O*NET Related Work Experience, Medical Equipment Repairers, O*NET OnLine
IIndustrial Electrical Equipment TechnicianO*NET lists Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.90.License: depends on the work.
IPhotonics TechnicianO*NET lists Photonics Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.87.
I3Controls TechnicianO*NET lists Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.82.License: depends on the work.
IRobotic TechnicianO*NET lists Robotics Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.88.License: depends on the work.
R Other Maintenance and facilities jobs · Start level · O*NET 51-2022.00
work over 40 h a week
29%
load index from O*NET data
1.9/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+10.3%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Striped: O*NET marks the estimate "Recommend suppress" (low precision).
Physical load 1.9 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.12, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.61, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Body 2.12 · exposure 1.61. O*NET Work Context means, 1 = never, 5 = continually or every day.
Getting in
License
No license for this job title at the Texas and federal agencies read on 2026-10-03; electrical equipment makers' employees are exempt from the TDLR electrician license (1305.003(a)(7)).
Degree
17% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
None of related experience is the most common answer (51% of workers). O*NET
O*NET Related Work Experience, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, O*NET OnLine
Preparation
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
RElectromechanical AssemblerO*NET lists Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.82.
RIndustrial Machinery MechanicO*NET lists Industrial Machinery Mechanics as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.73.License: depends on the work.
RElectric Motor RepairerO*NET lists Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.72.
IIndustrial Electrical Equipment TechnicianO*NET lists Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.76.License: depends on the work.
R Other Maintenance and facilities jobs · Start level · O*NET 51-2023.00
work over 40 h a week
28%
load index from O*NET data
2.0/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+10.3%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 2.0 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.15, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.93, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Body 2.15 · exposure 1.93. O*NET Work Context means, 1 = never, 5 = continually or every day.
Getting in
License
No license for this job title at the Texas and federal agencies read on 2026-10-03; electrical equipment makers' employees are exempt from the TDLR electrician license (1305.003(a)(7)).
Degree
1% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years of related experience is the most common answer (31% of workers). O*NET
O*NET Related Work Experience, Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers, O*NET OnLine
Preparation
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
RElectric Motor RepairerO*NET lists Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.85.
RElectrical AssemblerO*NET lists Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.82.
RIndustrial Machinery MechanicO*NET lists Industrial Machinery Mechanics as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.91.License: depends on the work.
IRobotic TechnicianO*NET lists Robotics Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.89.License: depends on the work.
R Other Maintenance and facilities jobs · Skilled level · O*NET 51-8021.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$63,810
work over 40 h a week
32%
load index from O*NET data
3.3/5
preparation O*NET
Job Zone 3
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 890 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000051802101).
$63,810US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in Texas earn more than $63,810; the bottom 10% earned less than $48,250 and the top 10% more than $90,190 (May 2025, base pay, about 890 jobs). U.S. median $78,620.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators, not level-specificBLS
Physical load 3.3 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.79, 6 measures) and an exposure index (3.72, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
IInstrumentation TechnicianO*NET lists Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.88.License: depends on the work.
EHydroelectric Plant OperatorO*NET lists Hydroelectric Plant Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.83.License: depends on the work.
MMechanical EngineerO*NET lists Mechanical Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.67.License: depends on the work.
About $55,349 a year at 2,080 h (40 h x 52 weeks, no overtime).
Pay range for that public employer's own classified jobs; not private-sector pay.
$16.04-$40.29/h, lowest to highest figure in 5 current record(s) from 2 document(s). Minimum rates and pay ranges from different documents and areas; not a distribution.
Whole occupation: all Electricians, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 76,770 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000047211101).
$58,570US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Electricians in Texas earn more than $58,570; the bottom 10% earned less than $37,920 and the top 10% more than $80,300 (May 2025, base pay, about 76,770 jobs). U.S. median $63,190.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Electricians, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Striped: O*NET marks the estimate "Recommend suppress" (low precision).
Physical load 4.1 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (4.21, 6 measures) and an exposure index (4.03, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Gates: Most people in the target job have over 2 years, up to and including 4 years of related work experience (O*NET: 41%).
Moves to the side7
E1Lineworker (Power Line)O*NET lists Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.83 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).License gate: Journeyman Lineman (TDLR).
RElectric Motor RepairerO*NET lists Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.83 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).
BPlumberO*NET lists Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.82 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).License gate: Journeyman Plumber (TSBPE), Tradesman Plumber-Limited (TSBPE).
IIndustrial Electrical Equipment TechnicianO*NET lists Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.76 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).
R1 Facilities maintenance · Top level · O*NET 11-3013.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$99,430
work over 40 h a week
48%
load index from O*NET data
2.2/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+13.1%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Facilities Managers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 13,140 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000011301301).
$99,430US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Facilities Managers in Texas earn more than $99,430; the bottom 10% earned less than $56,960 and the top 10% more than $173,460 (May 2025, base pay, about 13,140 jobs). U.S. median $106,660.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Facilities Managers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 2.2 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.17, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.27, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Body 2.17 · exposure 2.27. O*NET Work Context means, 1 = never, 5 = continually or every day.
Getting in
License
No license for this job title at the 8 Texas and federal licensing agencies read on 2026-10-03 (TDLR, TSBPE, TCEQ, TCFP, TEA, TBPELS, NRC and EPA).
Degree
7% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years of related experience is the most common answer (49% of workers). O*NET
O*NET Related Work Experience, Facilities Managers, O*NET OnLine
Preparation
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Why this level
Top: Title contains 'Director' in SOC major group 11. Rung 6 of 6 on 'Facilities maintenance'.
Moves to the side2
B1Operations Manager (Electrical Contractor)O*NET lists General and Operations Managers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.85 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).License: depends on the work.
I4Plant ManagerO*NET lists Industrial Production Managers as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.83 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).