Electrician salary in Houston, TX
Median pay, Houston metro
$59,180/year
about $28.45 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $47,240 – $73,710
Half of electricians in the Houston metro area earn more than $59,180 a year and half earn less. That's 6% lower than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #23 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $38,800 | $18.65 |
| 25th | $47,240 | $22.71 |
| Median (50th) | $59,180 | $28.45 |
| 75th | $73,710 | $35.44 |
| 90th (top earners) | $84,470 | $40.61 |
*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 Houston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $47,240 ($22.71/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $47,240 to $73,710 ($22.71 to $35.44/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $73,710 ($35.44/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, Houston metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.