Comparison tool · BLS OEWS May 2025
Compare pay across areas
One occupation, up to four areas, on one scale — using only published BLS estimates. Areas without a published value are listed as “not published”, never estimated.
Electricians: median annual wage
Source: BLS OEWS, May 20252 areas compared
- $59,180 median for Houston metro area; middle half earns $47,240 to $73,710
- $59,010 median for Dallas metro area; middle half earns $47,530 to $71,390
Bars span the 25th–75th percentile (the middle half of workers); the tick marks the median.
| Area | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area | $38,800 | $47,240 | $59,180 | $73,710 | $84,470 | 19,730 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area | $38,740 | $47,530 | $59,010 | $71,390 | $81,660 | 20,930 |
Each area is a BLS-defined metro/nonmetropolitan area or state. Differences reflect local labor markets and are not adjusted for cost of living.
National overview: Electrician across the U.S.
About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.