The average salary for an electrician in Texas is around $58,570 per year.
Avg Salary
Electricians earn an average yearly salary of $58,570.
Wages typically start from $37,920 and go up to $80,300.
15% below national average Updated in 2025
Electrician earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level electrician earnings begin at:
$38.61 per hour
$80,300 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level electrician earnings begin at:
$34.20 per hour
$71,130 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level electrician earnings begin at:
$28.16 per hour
$58,570 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level electrician earnings begin at:
$22.44 per hour
$46,670 per year
10th percentile
Starting level electrician earnings begin at:
$18.23 per hour
$37,920 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Electrician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $99,560 |
| Hawaii | $96,460 |
| Washington | $95,220 |
| Alaska | $89,440 |
| Massachusetts | $79,420 |
| District of Columbia | $78,970 |
| New York | $78,750 |
| Minnesota | $78,160 |
| Connecticut | $77,540 |
| New Jersey | $77,250 |
| Montana | $76,760 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $76,610 |
| Wisconsin | $76,540 |
| Michigan | $76,270 |
| California | $76,160 |
| Wyoming | $76,120 |
| Maine | $75,380 |
| Rhode Island | $74,090 |
| Nevada | $73,570 |
| Maryland | $73,490 |
| Indiana | $68,490 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,600 |
| Kansas | $65,860 |
| North Dakota | $65,710 |
| Missouri | $65,410 |
| West Virginia | $64,810 |
| Ohio | $64,700 |
| Delaware | $63,700 |
| Vermont | $63,430 |
| Idaho | $63,000 |
| Virginia | $62,900 |
| New Hampshire | $62,840 |
| Colorado | $62,230 |
| Utah | $62,000 |
| Louisiana | $61,540 |
| South Dakota | $61,390 |
| Tennessee | $61,090 |
| Arizona | $61,060 |
| Oklahoma | $61,010 |
| Iowa | $60,860 |
| Mississippi | $60,860 |
| Nebraska | $60,820 |
| Kentucky | $59,720 |
| South Carolina | $58,740 |
| Texas | $58,570 |
| New Mexico | $58,390 |
| Georgia | $58,320 |
| Florida | $57,250 |
| North Carolina | $56,800 |
| Alabama | $55,690 |
| Arkansas | $49,070 |
| Guam | $37,880 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,580 |
| Oregon | $101,310 |
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 hydroelectric plant technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Pump operator salary | $62K |
| Ship loader salary | $61K |
| Millwright salary | $63K |
| Plumber salary | $60K |
| Pipefitter salary | $60K |
| Electrician salary | $59K |
| HVAC technician salary | $58K |
| Rigger salary | $52K |
| Derrick operator salary | $56K |
| Hydroelectric plant technician salary | $51K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)