Salary report · Houston, TX

What is the average Electrician salary in Houston, TX?

Electricians in Houston earn a median of $64,100 per year — about 4% above the national average. Pay ranges from $46,200 (25th percentile) to $99,400 (90th percentile).

25th percentile
$46,200
Median
$64,100
75th percentile
$82,000
90th percentile
$99,400
YoY change
+3.9%

Electrician salary by experience level

Entry · 0–2 yrs
$41,700
Mid · 3–5 yrs
$64,100
Senior · 6–8 yrs
$82,000
Lead · 8+ yrs
$92,900

How Houston pay compares

Houston median$64,100
National median$61,590
Cost-of-living adjusted(COL index 96)$66,800

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

5-year salary trend

$55K
2022
$57K
2023
$59K
2024
$62K
2025
$64K
2026

Trend extrapolated from BLS May 2024 BLS OEWS OEWS data using the latest year-over-year growth rate of 3.9%.

Electrician job market in Houston

Houston is dominated by energy, healthcare and aerospace. Texas has no state income tax, which boosts effective take-home pay vs coastal cities.

An estimated 9,700 electricians work in the Houston 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 Houston, TX?+

Electricians in Houston earn a median of $64,100 per year — about 4% above the national average of $61,590.

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

Entry-level Electricians in Houston typically earn around $41,700 per year. Salaries scale to about $92,900 at the senior level with 8+ years of experience.

Is $64,100 a good Electrician salary in Houston?+

$64,100 is the median, meaning half of Electricians in Houston earn more and half earn less. Adjusted for the city's cost-of-living index of 96, that's roughly $66,800 in nationally-equivalent purchasing power.

How fast is Electrician pay growing in Houston?+

Electrician salaries in Houston grew about 3.9% year-over-year in the latest BLS data. The 10-year national outlook for this role is +11%.

Where do Electricians in Houston get paid the most?+

The 90th percentile Electrician salary in Houston is around $99,400. These typically include senior, lead, or specialist roles at major employers.

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