The average salary for an electrician in Texas is around $48,590 per year.
Avg Salary
Electricians earn an average yearly salary of $48,590.
Wages typically start from $34,970 and go up to $76,270.
21% below national average Updated in 2021
Electrician earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level electrician earnings begin at:
$36.67 per hour
$76,270 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level electrician earnings begin at:
$29.61 per hour
$61,590 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level electrician earnings begin at:
$23.36 per hour
$48,590 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level electrician earnings begin at:
$18.99 per hour
$39,510 per year
10th percentile
Starting level electrician earnings begin at:
$16.81 per hour
$34,970 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Electrician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $88,900 |
| District of Columbia | $80,160 |
| Oregon | $80,160 |
| Hawaii | $78,600 |
| Alaska | $78,070 |
| New York | $76,960 |
| Washington | $76,710 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $76,610 |
| Massachusetts | $75,990 |
| New Jersey | $72,600 |
| California | $71,140 |
| Minnesota | $64,120 |
| Wisconsin | $62,590 |
| Indiana | $62,260 |
| Connecticut | $62,210 |
| North Dakota | $62,000 |
| Michigan | $61,930 |
| Nevada | $61,630 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,630 |
| Wyoming | $61,260 |
| Montana | $61,170 |
| Rhode Island | $60,760 |
| Maryland | $60,250 |
| Missouri | $60,210 |
| New Hampshire | $59,820 |
| West Virginia | $59,800 |
| Iowa | $59,430 |
| Colorado | $59,380 |
| Ohio | $59,380 |
| Maine | $58,980 |
| Virginia | $57,850 |
| Oklahoma | $52,250 |
| Utah | $50,580 |
| Louisiana | $50,100 |
| New Mexico | $49,820 |
| Kansas | $49,670 |
| Georgia | $49,490 |
| Mississippi | $48,940 |
| Texas | $48,590 |
| Tennessee | $48,500 |
| Kentucky | $48,450 |
| Idaho | $48,420 |
| Nebraska | $48,370 |
| South Dakota | $48,370 |
| Arizona | $48,200 |
| Vermont | $48,160 |
| Delaware | $47,990 |
| Florida | $47,750 |
| South Carolina | $47,590 |
| North Carolina | $47,310 |
| Alabama | $47,040 |
| Arkansas | $46,180 |
| Guam | $37,880 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,580 |
How do electrician salaries compare to similar careers?
Electricians earn about the same as related careers in Texas. On average, they make less than pump operators but more than HVAC technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Pump operator salary | $61K |
| Interior designer salary | $58K |
| Drafter salary | $59K |
| Ship loader salary | $62K |
| Millwright salary | $56K |
| Electrician salary | $49K |
| Plumber salary | $49K |
| Pipefitter salary | $49K |
| Faller salary | $46K |
| HVAC technician salary | $48K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)