salary$57,010 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,670per year
Jobs in the area6,660people work this job
Can a electrician afford San Antonio?
Expensive. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 30.8% 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 San Antonio, TX?
The median pay for a electrician in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area is $57,010 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $37,460 and $75,670.
Can a electrician afford to live in San Antonio?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 30.8% 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 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.