Electricians Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $50,810 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.43
10th percentile $38,040
90th percentile $76,940
Employed locally 660
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,040
    25th
    $46,740
    50th (median)
    $50,810
    75th
    $64,250
    90th
    $76,940

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 72% Median Electricians salary is 28% 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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $50,510
    Construction Laborers $37,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,410
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,150
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Odessa, TX is $24.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.13 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Odessa, TX is 18.5% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,040 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,740.