Electrician salary in San Antonio, TX
Median pay, San Antonio metro
$57,010/year
about $27.41 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $45,300 – $65,750
Half of electricians in the San Antonio metro area earn more than $57,010 a year and half earn less. That's 10% lower than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #29 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $37,460 | $18.01 |
| 25th | $45,300 | $21.78 |
| Median (50th) | $57,010 | $27.41 |
| 75th | $65,750 | $31.61 |
| 90th (top earners) | $75,670 | $36.38 |
*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 San Antonio metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $45,300 ($21.78/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $45,300 to $65,750 ($21.78 to $31.61/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $65,750 ($31.61/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, San Antonio metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.