How much does an electrical make in El Paso?
$27,570a year
Median yearly pay for electricals in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $13.25 an hour or $2,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.25
- Vs. national median
- -40%
- Rank among cities
- 231 of 232
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,690Median: $27,570Highest 10%: $45,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,690 | $11.39 | |
| 25th | $23,690 | $11.39 | |
| Median | $27,570 | $13.25 | |
| 75th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| 90th | $45,180 | $21.72 |
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 |
| Austin, TX | $42,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $40,440 |
| McAllen, TX | $38,140 |
| Longview, TX | $34,890 |
Related jobs in El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $97,670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $61,270 |
| Rolling Machine Setter | $52,950 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $50,030 |
| Machinist | $46,880 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $45,800 |
| Welder | $45,000 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter | $43,890 |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting | $41,390 |
| Metal Worker and Plastic Worker | $40,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $13.25 ($27,570 a year).
Do electricals make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $27,570 against $45,850 nationally, 40% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $44,410, so El Paso pays 38% less.
Where does El Paso rank for electrical pay?
231 of 232 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrical make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,180 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.