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Electrician Salary in Texas (2026)
$28.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,241/year ($4,103/month) for a single filer
Electrician pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 76,770 Electrician jobs in Texas (occupation code 47-2111, “Electricians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Electrician salary of $58,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $49,241 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,848 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,481 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,241 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,103 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrician make in Texas?
- The median Electrician salary in Texas is $58,570 per year ($28.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,670 and $71,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Texas?
- On the median salary of $58,570, a single filer in Texas takes home about $49,241 per year ($4,103 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Electrician jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 76,770 Electrician jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.