Electrician Salary in Texas

Electricians in Texas have a median annual salary of $58,570, which works out to about $28.16 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $46,670 to $71,130, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Electrician pay in Texas at a glance

Median annual salary

$58,570

Median hourly wage

$28.16/hr

Average annual salary

$59,280

Average hourly wage

$28.50/hr

25th percentile

$46,670

75th percentile

$71,130

10th percentile

$37,920

90th percentile

$80,300

People employed

76,770

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid electrician roles in Texas.

10th percentile
$37,920
25th percentile
$46,670
Median percentile
$58,570
75th percentile
$71,130
90th percentile
$80,300

Texas vs U.S. salary

The median salary for electrician roles in Texas is about 7.3% below the U.S. median of $63,190 for the same occupation.

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How much does a electrician make in Texas?

Half of electrician roles in Texas report earning more than $58,570 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $59,280 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $46,670 and a quarter are above $71,130, so most electrician pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect electrician pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.