Electricians Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $55,370 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.62
10th percentile $36,410
90th percentile $73,780
Employed locally 980
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,410
    25th
    $45,500
    50th (median)
    $55,370
    75th
    $62,300
    90th
    $73,780

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 84% Median Electricians salary is 16% 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,330
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,310
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,260
    Carpenters $47,850
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Corpus Christi, TX is $26.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.15 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 11.2% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,410 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,500.