salary$60,390 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,260per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,820per year
Jobs in the area7,340people work this job
Can a electrician afford Austin?
Expensive. Rent of $1,932 a month takes 38.4% of the median electrician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Austin, TX?
The median pay for a electrician in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area is $60,390 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $39,260 and $78,820.
Can a electrician afford to live in Austin?
Typical rent of $1,932 a month takes 38.4% of the median electrician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.