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Electrician salary in El Paso, TX

How much does an Electrician make in El Paso, TX?

Average base salary

$27.88
same
as national average
Average $27.88
Low $17.27
High $45.00
Overtime
$11,250per year
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a electrician is $27.88 per hour in El Paso, TX and $11,250 overtime per year.24 salaries reported, updated at September 11, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in El Paso, TX

Years of experiencePer hour
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
More than 10 years
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Top companies for Electricians in El Paso, TX

  1. Mr. Electric
    3.6
    155 reviews44 salaries reported
    $37.28per hour
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Highest paying cities for Electricians near El Paso, TX

  1. Richardson, TX
    $29.77 per hour
    37 salaries reported
  2. Midland, TX
    $28.96 per hour
    19 salaries reported
  3. Plano, TX
    $28.22 per hour
    10 salaries reported
  1. Amarillo, TX
    $27.63 per hour
    20 salaries reported
  2. Houston, TX
    $27.34 per hour
    165 salaries reported
  3. Dallas, TX
    $26.68 per hour
    110 salaries reported
  1. San Antonio, TX
    $25.94 per hour
    128 salaries reported
  2. Lubbock, TX
    $24.98 per hour
    18 salaries reported
  3. Pasadena, TX
    $23.83 per hour
    8 salaries reported
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Where can an Electrician earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Electricians

Most recommended certification

MSHA Certification

(earn +21.73% more)

The jobs requiring this certification have decrease by 5.83% since 2018. Electricians with this certification earn +21.73% more than the average base salary, which is $27.88 per hour.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this certificationChange from previous year
201239increase by 39
2013167increase by 328.21%
2014522increase by 212.57%
2015109decrease by 79.12%
2016113increase by 3.67%
2017118increase by 4.42%
2018120increase by 1.69%
2019113decrease by 5.83%

Top companies hiring Electricians with the recommended certification

IES Residential
Sparrow Company
Bryan Electric Inc
Texas Tech University
YEE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR LLC
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Top schools offering MSHA Certification

Compliance Training Online

68 reviews
Top skills
Calibration
+59.78%salary
Top licenses
Electrical License
+19.31%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

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3 jobs3
5 jobs5
20 jobs27
27 jobs35
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Most common benefits for Electricians

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Company truck
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Fuel card
  • Fuel discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 9,287 ratings

60% of Electricians in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in El Paso, TX?

Industrial Electrician

Job openings

Average $23.65 per hour

Journeyperson Electrician

Job openings

Average $51,349 per year

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Common questions about salaries for an Electrician

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