Electricians Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $47,660 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $67,760
Employed locally 510
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $47,660
    75th
    $59,590
    90th
    $67,760

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 73% Median Electricians salary is 27% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $43,540
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $48,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Longview, TX is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.59 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Longview, TX is 23.6% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.