Electrician salary in Texas
See how much electricians earn in Texas, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$56,000
Median hourly
$27
Employment
51,000
Comparison to national average
National median
$61,000
Texas median
$56,000
Difference
-8%
What that salary is really worth in Texas
Texas's cost of living is 93 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 7% cheaper than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 85 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$56,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$60,215
vs national median
−$785
Adjusted for local prices, a electrician in Texas has the buying power of roughly $60,215 at national average prices — less real purchasing power than the national median for this career, despite the headline number.
State income tax
No state income tax
Largest job markets
Houston, Dallas, Austin
Electrician pay in other states
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About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Texas. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.