How much does an electrician make in Texas?
$58,570a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in Texas. That is $28.16 an hour or $4,881 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.16
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 76,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,920Median: $58,570Highest 10%: $80,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,920 | $18.23 | |
| 25th | $46,670 | $22.44 | |
| Median | $58,570 | $28.16 | |
| 75th | $71,130 | $34.20 | |
| 90th | $80,300 | $38.61 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Beaumont, TX | $61,380 |
| Austin, TX | $60,390 |
| Midland, TX | $59,530 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $59,410 |
| Houston, TX | $59,180 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 42. Nebraska | $60,820 |
| 43. Kentucky | $59,720 |
| 44. South Carolina | $58,740 |
| 45. Texas | $58,570 |
| 46. New Mexico | $58,390 |
| 47. Georgia | $58,320 |
| 48. Florida | $57,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $28.16 ($58,570 a year).
Do electricians make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $58,570 against $63,190 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Texas rank for electrician pay?
Texas ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays electricians the most?
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, with a median of $61,380 a year.
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.