How much does an electrician make in Houston?
$59,180a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $28.45 an hour or $4,932 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.45
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 262 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 19,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,800Median: $59,180Highest 10%: $84,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $47,240 | $22.71 | |
| Median | $59,180 | $28.45 | |
| 75th | $73,710 | $35.44 | |
| 90th | $84,470 | $40.61 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for electricians.
| Beaumont, TX | $61,380 |
| Austin, TX | $60,390 |
| Midland, TX | $59,530 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $59,410 |
| Dallas, TX | $59,010 |
| Texarkana, TX | $58,140 |
| Sherman, TX | $58,080 |
| Odessa, TX | $57,110 |
| San Antonio, TX | $57,010 |
| Amarillo, TX | $54,360 |
| Victoria, TX | $52,010 |
| Tyler, TX | $50,260 |
| Killeen, TX | $49,660 |
| Waco, TX | $48,880 |
| College Station, TX | $48,410 |
| El Paso, TX | $48,140 |
| San Angelo, TX | $48,050 |
| Longview, TX | $47,580 |
| Abilene, TX | $47,400 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,000 |
| McAllen, TX | $46,930 |
| Laredo, TX | $46,140 |
| Brownsville, TX | $46,080 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $45,570 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $58,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $28.45 ($59,180 a year).
Do electricians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $59,180 against $63,190 nationally, 6% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $58,570, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for electrician pay?
262 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,470 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.