Electricians Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $47,500 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $36,010
90th percentile $65,620
Employed locally 460
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,010
    25th
    $40,200
    50th (median)
    $47,500
    75th
    $60,140
    90th
    $65,620

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 71% Median Electricians salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $59,380
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $59,230
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $59,180
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,040
    Texarkana, TX-AR $58,980
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,760

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,210
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$39,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,260
    Carpenters$36,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Abilene, TX is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.11 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Abilene, TX is 23.8% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Abilene?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,010 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,200.