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Texas employs 924,300 construction workers, a figure that grew 3.8% over the past year, signaling sustained demand across the state for skilled tradespeople. Electricians here earn a median wage of $28.16 per hour, with experienced workers at the 75th percentile reaching $34.20 and top earners at the 90th percentile pulling $38.61.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025. These are wages actually paid across all employers in the state — a different measurement from the advertised rates above, which is why the two numbers rarely match. Travel work with per diem and overtime typically sits above the state median.
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