Electricians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $59,040 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.38
10th percentile $38,270
90th percentile $77,330
Employed locally 6,190
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,270
    25th
    $47,100
    50th (median)
    $59,040
    75th
    $70,640
    90th
    $77,330

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 60% Median Electricians salary is 40% 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
    Texarkana, TX-AR $58,980
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,760
    Corpus Christi, TX $55,370

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,280
    Carpenters $49,650
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Austin, TX is $28.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.90 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Austin, TX is 5.3% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,270 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,100.