Electricians Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $48,040 -23% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $35,980
90th percentile $74,040
Employed locally 710
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,980
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $48,040
    75th
    $61,110
    90th
    $74,040

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 75% Median Electricians salary is 25% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,630
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,080
    Carpenters $44,800
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $41,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Waco, TX is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.89 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Waco, TX is 23% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,980 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.