Dallas–Fort Worth vs Houston: electrician pay
Houston pays more: median $59,180 vs $59,010 in Dallas–Fort Worth — a 0% gap on BLS OEWS May 2025. National median: $63,190.
Side by side
| Metro | 10th | Median | 90th | Median hourly | Employer-stated posting median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas–Fort Worth | $38,740 | $59,010 | $81,660 | $28.37/hr | — |
| Houston | $38,800 | $59,180 | $84,470 | $28.45/hr | — |
Each metro in depth
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Questions people actually ask
Do electricians make more in Dallas–Fort Worth or Houston?
Houston: median $59,180 vs $59,010 in Dallas–Fort Worth, a 0% 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.