Electricians Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $46,580 -25.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $69,520
Employed locally 1,460
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $37,250
    50th (median)
    $46,580
    75th
    $57,750
    90th
    $69,520

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 79% Median Electricians salary is 21% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $34,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,480
    Carpenters $39,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,330
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $42,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in El Paso, TX is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.39 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in El Paso, TX is 25.3% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,250.