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BLS OEWS May 2026 · SOC 47-2111 · 22,640 TX workers · TDLR licensed

Electrician Salary in Texas 2026, $58,760 Median

State-specific BLS pay data for all 22,640+ licensed electricians in Texas — city breakdown, TDLR license levels, petrochemical-sector rates, and take-home with no state income tax.

Median salary
$58,760
Median hourly
$28.25
Range (P10–P90)
$34,200–$95,200
Top-paying metro
Houston · $64,820
vs national
4.6% below
State income tax
0%

How much do electricians make in Texas in 2026?

Texas electricians earn a median $58,760/yr ($28.25/hr) per BLS OEWS May 2026 — about 4.6% below the national median, but Texas has no state income tax so take-home often comes out ahead. Houston leads the state at $64,820, lifted by petrochemical and industrial demand, followed by Dallas–Fort Worth and Austin. Pay rises with TDLR license level: a licensed journeyman earns well above the apprentice-to-master blend this median reflects.

Key takeaways

Pay by career stage (TX)

StageRangeMedian
Apprentice
TDLR-registered apprentice logging supervised hours toward the journeyman exam.
$34K–$50K$41,600
Journeyman (TDLR)
Passed the TDLR journeyman exam; petrochemical and data-center work pushes the top of the range.
$52K–$78K$61,800
Master (TDLR)
Highest TDLR tier; supervises crews and pulls permits as contractor of record.
$70K–$105K$83,400

Pay by TDLR license level

Apprentice Electrician (TDLR)$41,600
Journeyman Electrician (TDLR)$61,800
Master Electrician (TDLR)$83,400
Electrical Contractor (TDLR)$121,000

Pay by city

Houston
$64,820
Dallas–Fort Worth
$61,950
Austin
$59,840
San Antonio
$54,610
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Texas has no state income tax (one of 9 no-income-tax states), so a Texas electrician keeps more of the same gross than in most states.

How to become a licensed electrician in Texas

  1. 1
    Register as an Apprentice
    Register with TDLR as an electrical apprentice and begin logging supervised hours under a licensed journeyman or master.
  2. 2
    Complete required hours and coursework
    Accumulate the required on-the-job hours plus classroom coursework toward journeyman eligibility.
  3. 3
    Pass the TDLR Journeyman exam
    Apply to TDLR and pass the Texas journeyman electrician exam to work independently and pull permits.
  4. 4
    Advance to Master Electrician
    Log additional experience as a journeyman, then sit for the TDLR master electrician exam for the highest license tier.

Deeper analysis

Why does Houston pay electricians more than the Texas average?

The Houston Ship Channel concentrates refineries, petrochemical plants and industrial construction that pay premium electrician rates for turnaround and instrumentation work, plus per-diem on shutdowns. That industrial demand lifts the metro median well above the statewide figure.

How does the Texas median compare to the national figure?

At $58,760, Texas runs about 4.6% below the national electrician median of $61,590 on paper. But with no state income tax and a lower cost of living, real take-home in Texas is competitive with — and often ahead of — many higher-gross states.

Do Texas electrician wages include overtime and per-diem?

The BLS medians are base pay. Petrochemical turnarounds and data-center builds commonly add 10–20 overtime hours at 1.5× plus per-diem, so total annual earnings for a busy Texas journeyman can run well above the base median.

Frequently asked questions

How much do electricians make in Texas?

Texas electricians earn a median $58,760/yr ($28.25/hr) per BLS OEWS May 2026 — roughly 4.6% below the national median. The statewide range runs from about $34,200 (P10) to $95,200 (P90). Houston pays the most at $64,820; smaller metros run below the state median.

Which Texas city pays electricians the most?

Houston leads at about $64,820, driven by petrochemical, refinery and industrial demand along the Ship Channel. Dallas–Fort Worth ($61,950) and Austin ($59,840) follow; San Antonio ($54,610) runs below the state median. Local industrial demand matters more than city size alone.

Is a lower Texas salary worth more after taxes?

Often, yes. Texas has no state income tax, so a Texas electrician keeps more of the same gross than a counterpart in a taxed state like California or New York. Combined with a lower cost of living, a Texas offer a few thousand under a coastal offer can net more spendable income.

How much more does a TDLR license earn you in Texas?

Upgrading from TDLR apprentice to journeyman adds a median ~$20,200/yr in Texas, and the exam costs under $200 — one of the highest-ROI moves in the trade. Advancing to TDLR master adds roughly another $21,000 on top of journeyman pay.

How do I become a licensed electrician in Texas?

Register as an apprentice with TDLR, complete the required supervised hours and coursework, pass the TDLR journeyman exam, then accumulate experience to sit for the master exam. Texas licenses are issued statewide by TDLR, so they are portable across Texas cities.

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