Austin vs San Antonio: electrician pay
Austin pays more: median $60,390 vs $57,010 in San Antonio — a 6% gap on BLS OEWS May 2025. National median: $63,190.
Side by side
| Metro | 10th | Median | 90th | Median hourly | Employer-stated posting median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $39,260 | $60,390 | $78,820 | $29.03/hr | — |
| San Antonio | $37,460 | $57,010 | $75,670 | $27.41/hr | — |
Each metro in depth
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Questions people actually ask
Do electricians make more in Austin or San Antonio?
Austin: median $60,390 vs $57,010 in San Antonio, a 6% gap (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is the gap cost-of-living adjusted?
Not yet — the public cost-of-living index join is a deploy-day item; until then this page compares nominal BLS medians and the employer-stated posting medians for each metro.