Texas
How to Become an Industrial Maintenance Technician
Learn what industrial maintenance technician professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$61,930
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
1–3 years through a training repayment agreement, and you m
Total Investment
$500–$5,000 per offense
Employment #s
56950
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026).
Who It's For:
For people exploring industrial maintenance technician and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: SMRP — Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals; NIMS — National Institute for Metalworking Skills | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$41,580 – $95,770
United States
$41,580 – $95,770
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Is a license required?
Varies
Credential
The License/Certification — CMRT and NIMS ITM
Continuing Education
000 hours of supervised electrical experience
Examination
The Exam Curriculum (What You Actually Must Know
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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation sets the standard that employers hire against.
Common Questions
Credential
