Electricians Salary in Tyler, TX

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

Median annual salary $49,300 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.70
10th percentile $34,610
90th percentile $74,960
Employed locally 400
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,610
    25th
    $39,960
    50th (median)
    $49,300
    75th
    $61,270
    90th
    $74,960

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 69% Median Electricians salary is 31% 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 Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$62,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$53,030
    Carpenters$46,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Tyler, TX is $23.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.95 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Tyler, TX is 20.9% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $34,610 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,960.