How much does an electrical make in Houston?
$45,270a year
Median yearly pay for electricals in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $21.76 an hour or $3,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.76
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 232
- Jobs in the area
- 3,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,870Median: $45,270Highest 10%: $62,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,870 | $14.84 | |
| 25th | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| Median | $45,270 | $21.76 | |
| 75th | $51,230 | $24.63 | |
| 90th | $62,170 | $29.89 |
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 |
| Austin, TX | $42,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $40,440 |
| McAllen, TX | $38,140 |
| Longview, TX | $34,890 |
| El Paso, TX | $27,570 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does an electrical make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $21.76 ($45,270 a year).
Do electricals make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $45,270 against $45,850 nationally, 1% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $44,410, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for electrical pay?
109 of 232 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrical make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,170 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.