Electrician salary in Dallas, TX
Median pay, Dallas-Fort Worth metro
$59,010/year
about $28.37 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $47,530 – $71,390
Half of electricians in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area earn more than $59,010 a year and half earn less. That's 7% lower than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #25 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $38,740 | $18.63 |
| 25th | $47,530 | $22.85 |
| Median (50th) | $59,010 | $28.37 |
| 75th | $71,390 | $34.32 |
| 90th (top earners) | $81,660 | $39.26 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a electrician job in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $47,530 ($22.85/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $47,530 to $71,390 ($22.85 to $34.32/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $71,390 ($34.32/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Union and non-union roles can pay differently, especially once benefits and pensions are counted.
- Ask whether travel time, tools and overtime are paid.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.