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How much does an electrical make in San Antonio?

$40,440a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. That is $19.44 an hour or $3,370 a month.

Hourly
$19.44
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
174 of 232
Jobs in the area
640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,330Median: $40,440Highest 10%: $59,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,330$14.58
25th$34,830$16.75
Median$40,440$19.44
75th$50,800$24.42
90th$59,970$28.83

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
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 San Antonio

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$111,000
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$100,300
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,500
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,520
Tool and Die Maker$66,240
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$60,230
Machinist$53,190
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,630
Plant and System Operator$51,210
Tailor$49,610
Salaries for every job in San Antonio, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in San Antonio?

The median hourly pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area is $19.44 ($40,440 a year).

Do electricals make more in San Antonio than the national average?

No: $40,440 against $45,850 nationally, 12% less.

How does San Antonio compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $44,410, so San Antonio pays 9% less.

Where does San Antonio rank for electrical pay?

174 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in San Antonio?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,970 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.