Electrician Salary in Texas
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.
Texas Electrician Wages at a Glance
Texas electricians earn a statewide median of $56,920 per year ($27.36 per hour), up 11.3% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $37,170 at the 10th percentile to $78,100 at the 90th.
Texas employs approximately 71,880 electricians statewide, up 12.8% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | $59,230 | $28.48/hr | 1,900 | up 4.9% |
| Houston | $59,180 | $28.45/hr | 17,860 | up 3.4% |
| Austin | $59,040 | $28.38/hr | 6,190 | up 17.1% |
| Dallas | $57,760 | $27.77/hr | 20,770 | up 16.9% |
| Corpus Christi | $55,370 | $26.62/hr | 980 | up 6.9% |
| San Antonio | $52,650 | $25.31/hr | 5,930 | up 8.2% |
| Lubbock | $47,380 | $22.78/hr | 750 | up 20.0% |
| El Paso | $46,580 | $22.40/hr | 1,460 | up 26.0% |
| McAllen | $44,810 | $21.54/hr | 720 | up 21.5% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
Texas Electrician Apprenticeships
Most electricians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.
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