BLS OEWS May 2025
Electrician Salary in Texas 2026
Updated 22 June 2026
$58,570/yr median · $28.16/hr
State Median
$59k
vs. National
$5k
Top 10%
$80k
COL-Adjusted
$63k
Electrician Salary Range in Texas
The full wage spread for electricians (occupation 47-2111) in Texas, from the lowest-paid 10% to the highest-paid 10%. All three figures are reported directly by the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program (May 2025).
10th percentile
$38k
$37,920/yr
Lowest-paid 10%
Median (50th)
$59k
$58,570/yr
Typical electrician
90th percentile
$80k
$80,300/yr
Highest-paid 10%
An electrician in the bottom 10% of Texas earners makes about $37,920/yr, while the top 10% earn $80,300/yr or more — a range of $42,380. The 10th-percentile figure is a real BLS wage observation (it typically reflects apprentices and newly-licensed journeymen), distinct from the modelled apprentice-entry estimate shown in the experience table below.
Where Texas Ranks
Texas ranks #44 nationally for electrician median wages. The national median is $63,190 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Texas pays $4,620 below the national average.
Texas's cost-of-living index is 93 (MERIC 2026, where 100 = US average). After adjustment, the purchasing power of an electrician's salary here is equivalent to $62,978/yr in national-average dollar terms. The below-average cost of living means electricians here retain more purchasing power than the nominal wage suggests.
Pay by Metro Area
Estimated median pay for the top 5 metropolitan areas in Texas, modelled from the state median and regional cost differentials (not BLS metro estimates).
| Metro Area | Median Annual | vs. State Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Metro | $56,400 | -2.2k |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | $55,200 | -3.4k |
| Austin Metro | $54,800 | -3.8k |
| San Antonio Metro | $50,400 | -8.2k |
| El Paso | $44,800 | -13.8k |
Pay by Experience Level
| Level | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice (Year 1) | $14 - $18/hr | $29,000 - $37,000 |
| Apprentice (Year 4) | $20 - $25/hr | $42,000 - $52,000 |
| Journeyman (Employee) | $25 - $36/hr | $52,000 - $75,000 |
| Master Electrician (Employee) | $32 - $46/hr | $67,000 - $96,000 |
| Self-Employed Contractor | $65 - $130/hr billed | $60,000 - $180,000 net |
Texas Licensing Requirements
See full 50-state licensing matrix at electriciansalary.com/licensing
Union Presence in Texas
IBEW Locals: IBEW Local 20 (San Antonio), Local 66 (Austin/Georgetown), Local 276 (Dallas), Local 716 (Houston)
Union share: approximately 9% of electricians in Texas are union.
Union electricians in Texas typically earn 20-35% more in total compensation than non-union electricians, when wages, health insurance, pension, and annuity are included.
Full IBEW wage scale breakdown and union vs non-union analysis
Job Outlook in Texas
Texas electricians have strong job prospects through 2033 driven by continued population growth, major data center construction (North Texas), LNG plant work on the Gulf Coast, and significant solar and wind farm electrical installations in West Texas. Tesla Gigafactory and semiconductor fab expansions add industrial electrical demand.
Major Employers in Texas
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Related Pages
State 10th-percentile, median, and 90th-percentile (top 10%) wage figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (47-2111). COL index: MERIC 2026. Metro, apprentice, and contractor figures are modelled estimates (not BLS). IBEW local agreements 2025-2026.