salary$59,180 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$84,470per year
Jobs in the area19,730people work this job
Can a electrician afford Pasadena?
OK. Rent of $1,257 a month takes 25.5% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Pasadena, TX?
The median pay for a electrician in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $59,180 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $38,800 and $84,470.
Can a electrician afford to live in Pasadena?
Typical rent of $1,257 a month takes 25.5% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.