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How much does an electrical make in Austin?

$42,000a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $20.19 an hour or $3,500 a month.

Hourly
$20.19
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
159 of 232
Jobs in the area
2,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,830Median: $42,000Highest 10%: $58,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,830$17.23
25th$37,400$17.98
Median$42,000$20.19
75th$48,050$23.10
90th$58,860$28.30

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Killeen, TX$51,060
Waco, TX$49,070
Beaumont, TX$45,930
Dallas, TX$45,930
Wichita Falls, TX$45,530
Houston, TX$45,270
San Antonio, TX$40,440
McAllen, TX$38,140
Longview, TX$34,890
El Paso, TX$27,570
Electrical salary in Texas Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Austin

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$109,200
Power Plant Operator$85,350
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$74,030
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,470
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$62,430
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,610
Welder$59,040
Machinist$59,030
Plant and System Operator$55,790
Separating$54,990
Salaries for every job in Austin, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Austin?

The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $20.19 ($42,000 a year).

Do electricals make more in Austin than the national average?

No: $42,000 against $45,850 nationally, 8% less.

How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $44,410, so Austin pays 5% less.

Where does Austin rank for electrical pay?

159 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Austin?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,860 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.