Salary report · Austin, TX

What is the average Electrician salary in Austin, TX?

Electricians in Austin earn a median of $69,000 per year — about 12% above the national average. Pay ranges from $49,700 (25th percentile) to $107,000 (90th percentile).

25th percentile
$49,700
Median
$69,000
75th percentile
$88,300
90th percentile
$107,000
YoY change
+3.5%

Electrician salary by experience level

Entry · 0–2 yrs
$44,900
Mid · 3–5 yrs
$69,000
Senior · 6–8 yrs
$88,300
Lead · 8+ yrs
$100,100

How Austin pay compares

Austin median$69,000
National median$61,590
Cost-of-living adjusted(COL index 119)$58,000

Cost-of-living adjusted is the Austin salary translated into equivalent purchasing power vs the US average (COL index 100). Useful for comparing offers across cities.

5-year salary trend

$60K
2022
$62K
2023
$64K
2024
$67K
2025
$69K
2026

Trend extrapolated from BLS May 2024 BLS OEWS OEWS data using the latest year-over-year growth rate of 3.5%.

Electrician job market in Austin

Austin has become a major tech hub with offices for Apple, Google, Tesla and many startups. No state income tax; housing has gotten expensive.

An estimated 4,100 electricians work in the Austin metro. Daily responsibilities typically include:

  • Install wiring and outlets
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues
  • Read blueprints
  • Ensure code compliance
  • Repair existing systems

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FAQ

How much does a Electrician make in Austin, TX?+

Electricians in Austin earn a median of $69,000 per year — about 12% above the national average of $61,590.

What's the entry-level Electrician salary in Austin?+

Entry-level Electricians in Austin typically earn around $44,900 per year. Salaries scale to about $100,100 at the senior level with 8+ years of experience.

Is $69,000 a good Electrician salary in Austin?+

$69,000 is the median, meaning half of Electricians in Austin earn more and half earn less. Adjusted for the city's cost-of-living index of 119, that's roughly $58,000 in nationally-equivalent purchasing power.

How fast is Electrician pay growing in Austin?+

Electrician salaries in Austin grew about 3.5% year-over-year in the latest BLS data. The 10-year national outlook for this role is +11%.

Where do Electricians in Austin get paid the most?+

The 90th percentile Electrician salary in Austin is around $107,000. These typically include senior, lead, or specialist roles at major employers.

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