Which Texas city pays electricians the most?

Texas electricians earned a median of $28.16 an hour, or $58,570 a year, in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned $46,670 to $71,130 a year, and the top 10% earned more than $80,300. Houston has the highest average pay of the major Texas metros.

Houston pays electricians the most of the major Texas metros, with an hourly mean wage of $29.55 in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Austin follows at $29.25, then Dallas-Fort Worth at $28.83, San Antonio at $27.42 and El Paso at $25.07.

Texas electrician pay runs a little below the national figure. The Texas median was $28.16 an hour in May 2025, about $2.22 below the $30.38 national median, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The top 10% of Texas electricians earn $38.61 an hour or more.

Yes. The BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects electrician jobs to grow 9% nationally from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations. Texas data center, industrial and commercial projects keep local demand strong.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, most hourly electricians earn at least time and a half for hours worked past 40 in a workweek. At the Texas median of $28.16 an hour, that comes to $42.24 for each overtime hour. Steady overtime is one of the fastest ways to raise your yearly pay.