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 $58,570 per year ($28.16 per hour), up 16.9% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $37,920 at the 10th percentile to $80,300 at the 90th.
Texas employs approximately 76,770 electricians statewide, up 26.1% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | $61,380 | $29.51/hr | 2,000 | up 5.9% |
| Austin | $60,390 | $29.03/hr | 7,340 | up 20.4% |
| Corpus Christi | $59,410 | $28.56/hr | 1,080 | up 12.3% |
| Houston | $59,180 | $28.45/hr | 19,730 | up 11.7% |
| Dallas | $59,010 | $28.37/hr | 20,930 | up 21.2% |
| San Antonio | $57,010 | $27.41/hr | 6,660 | up 5.9% |
| El Paso | $48,140 | $23.14/hr | 1,380 | up 31.7% |
| Lubbock | $47,000 | $22.60/hr | 690 | up 23.9% |
| McAllen | $46,930 | $22.56/hr | 670 | up 10.6% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
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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