Electrician Cost Per Hour in Texas
$70 – $127We estimate a electrician in Texas bills about $70 to $127 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $28.16 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $30.38.
State electrician licensing from TDLR generally applies in Texas outside the listed exemptions. Municipal or regional rules may override those exemptions.
Metro areas
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $28.37 | $71 | $128 |
| Houston | $28.45 | $71 | $128 |
| San Antonio | $27.41 | $69 | $123 |
What common jobs cost in Texas
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $960 | $3,000 |
| Outlet Replacement | $90 | $310 |
| Electrician Service Call | $130 | $430 |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | $170 | $630 |
| Whole-House Rewiring | $5,500 | $19,700 |
Neighboring states
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $23.59 | $59 | $106 |
| Louisiana | $29.59 | $74 | $133 |
| New Mexico | $28.07 | $70 | $126 |
| Oklahoma | $29.33 | $73 | $132 |
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.