Electricians pay range in Waco
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,900 or more. The middle half of electricians in Waco earn between $44,550 and $64,060.
- $37K10th
- $45K25th
- $49KMedian
- $64K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,210 | $4,601 | $26.54 |
| Median | $48,880 | $4,073 | $23.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,550 | $3,712 | $21.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,060 | $5,338 | $30.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Waco vs. Texas and the U.S.
Electricians in Waco earn 7% less than the Texas average ($59,280) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | $55,210 | $48,880 | $36,910 | $80,900 | 650 |
| Texas | $59,280 | $58,570 | $37,920 | $80,300 | 76,770 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Waco
On the average salary of $55,210, a single filer in Waco takes home about $46,541 a year, or $3,878 a month and $1,790 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Waco a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Waco area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $55,210 buys what about $59,654 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Waco ($46,020). A typical home costs $256,772, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Texas cities
Waco ranks 13th of 25 Texas metro areas for this job; Beaumont pays the most ($64,520).
- Beaumont$64,520
- Houston$61,470
- Austin$60,850
- Midland$60,660
- Dallas$59,960
- Odessa$58,060
- Amarillo$58,010
- Corpus Christi$57,210
- San Antonio$57,030
- Waco$55,210
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Waco: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Waco?
$26.55 an hour on average, and $23.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Waco?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Waco?
About $46,541 a year ($3,878 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,210. Texas has no state income tax.
Do electricians earn more in Waco than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Waco, TX (47380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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