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The Texas Labor Market and Career Information Department predicted a 27.8% increase in electrician jobs by 2024.

This could mean more job opportunities with higher-than-average salaries for incoming and seasoned electricians.

So if you want to practice this trade, here’s how you can become an electrician in Texas.

Potential Salary

Texas electricians have the following salary information according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2021.

Mean Wage:

  • Annually – $53,080
  • Hourly – $25.52
PercentileAverage Annual Wage
10%$34,970
25%$39,510
50%$48,590
75%$61,590
90%$76,270

 

Annual Salary Range:
$34K
$48K
$76K

Average Salary of Electricians in Texas

City NameSalary
Houston$49,149
Dallas$47,630
San Antonio$46,704
Austin$47,231
El Paso$41,941
Fort Worth$46,724
Arlington$46,647
Corpus Christi$44,374
Plano$47,426
Garland$47,528
* Salary information last updated 2024

Regional Salary

RegionEmployedAvg. Annual SalaryAvg. Hourly PayTop 10% Annual SalaryBottom 10% Annual Salary
Abilene, TX450$49,680$23.89$65,230$34,490
Amarillo, TX610$51,950$24.97$72,930$32,750
Austin-Round Rock, TX5,490$58,150$27.96$77,260$37,850
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX1,480$61,570$29.6$73,520$38,410
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX610$44,470$21.38$64,200$30,630
College Station-Bryan, TX430$51,430$24.73$73,430$36,100
Corpus Christi, TX2,260$55,430$26.65$71,050$37,120
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX18,730$56,950$27.38$76,740$37,910
El Paso, TX1,420$47,200$22.69$64,350$29,050
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX19,600$58,920$28.33$77,520$37,810
Killeen-Temple, TX550$50,190$24.13$65,110$32,180
Laredo, TX300$45,710$21.98$61,250$28,500
Longview, TX400$51,080$24.56$69,710$32,050
Lubbock, TX650$47,630$22.9$63,290$30,380
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX670$44,820$21.55$59,350$28,980
Midland, TX1,010$60,280$28.98$78,650$38,810
Odessa, TX580$55,610$26.73$77,220$36,800
San Angelo, TX230$50,330$24.2$70,830$30,540
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX5,670$54,570$26.23$74,060$36,730
Sherman-Denison, TX200$50,500$24.28$67,440$33,280
Texarkana, TX-AR400$56,000$26.92$75,250$33,460
Tyler, TX360$51,240$24.64$67,520$34,770
Victoria, TX120$56,540$27.18$95,990$34,890
Waco, TX690$48,900$23.51$63,080$32,720
Wichita Falls, TX210$48,880$23.5$68,910$28,980
* Salary information based on the May 2023 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey for Electricians, OCC 47-2111, BLS.
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.

How to Become an Electrician in Texas

The TX Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulates and issues the licenses of the following:

  • Apprentice electrician
  • Electrical sign apprentice
  • Journeyman electrician
  • Journeyman industrial electrician
  • Journeyman lineman
  • Journeyman sign electrician
  • Maintenance electrician
  • Master electrician
  • Master sign electrician
  • Residential appliance installer
  • Residential wireman

However, note that you may not need a license if you perform work under those exempted by the state.

Becoming an Apprentice Electrician / Electrical Sign Apprentice

Qualifications

TDLR doesn’t have any experience requirements for you to qualify for apprenticeship registration.

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online application
  • Application fee – $20
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire if you’ve been convicted for any misdemeanor or felony
  • Completed disciplinary action questionnaire if you’ve been suspended, revoked, or denied a license, certification, or registration

License Renewal

Your registration will need annual renewal from the issuance date.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Renewal fee – $20
  • Proof of completing 4 CE hours or approved apprenticeship training course
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable

Becoming a Journeyman Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet one of these requirements:

Option 1

  • At least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master electrician
  • Successfully pass the required licensure exam

Option 2

  • Held a journeyman electrician license issued by a TX municipality or region that has discontinued the issuance or renewal of such licenses
  • Held a municipal or regional journeyman electrician license in the last year
  • Submitted the license application within 90 days from the date the municipality or region has discontinued the license issuance or renewal

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed initial license application
  • Application fee – $30
  • Proof of meeting license qualifications:
    • If option 1
      • Completed experience verification form or letters from previous supervisors
      • Completed employment history form
    • If option 2
      • Completed discontinued municipal or regional license program form
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable
  • Completed disciplinary action questionnaire, if applicable

Exam Details

TDLR has contracted with PSI to help administer the licensure exams.

Here are the details for the journeyman electrician exam:

  • Exam fee – $78
  • No. of questions – 80 items
  • Duration – 240 minutes
  • Exam type – open book
  • Reference material allowed – NEC 2020
  • Passing score – 70%

Note: You can apply for an early examination if you’ve completed 7,000 hours of on-the-job training.

But to obtain the license, you’ll have to submit proof of completing the remaining 1,000 hours to meet the 8,000-hour experience requirement.

License Renewal

Your license will need annual renewal from the issuance date.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Renewal fee – $30
  • Proof of completing 4 CE hours
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable

Becoming a Journeyman Industrial Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet these requirements:

  • At least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master electrician
  • Successfully pass the required licensure exam (effective January 1, 2023)

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed initial license application
  • Application fee – $30
  • Completed experience verification form for each employer
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable
  • Completed disciplinary action questionnaire, if applicable

Exam Details

Here are the details for the journeyman industrial electrician exam:

  • Exam fee – $64
  • No. of questions – 60 items
  • Duration – 180 minutes
  • Exam type – open book
  • Reference material allowed – NEC 2020
  • Passing score – 70%

License Renewal

Your license will need annual renewal from the issuance date.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Renewal fee – $30
  • Proof of completing 4 CE hours
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable

Becoming a Journeyman Lineman

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet one of these requirements:

Option 1

  • At least 7,000 hours of approved apprenticeship training OR 3.5 years of experience as a TX journeyman lineman
  • Successfully pass the required licensure exam

Option 2

  • Held a journeyman lineman license issued by a TX municipality or region that has discontinued the issuance or renewal of such licenses
  • Held a municipal or regional journeyman lineman license in the last year
  • Submitted the license application within 90 days from the date the municipality or region has discontinued the license issuance or renewal

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed initial license application
  • Application fee – $30
  • Proof of meeting license qualifications:
    • If option 1
      • Completed experience verification form or letters from previous supervisors
      • Completed employment history form
    • If option 2
      • Completed discontinued municipal or regional license program form
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable
  • Completed disciplinary action questionnaire, if applicable

Exam Details

Here are the details for the journeyman lineman exam:

  • Exam fee – $61
  • No. of questions – 40 items
  • Duration – 120 minutes
  • Exam type – open book
  • Reference material allowed – NEC 2020
  • Passing score – 70%

License Renewal

Your license will need annual renewal from the issuance date.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Renewal fee – $30
  • Proof of completing 4 CE hours
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable

Becoming a Journeyman Sign Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet one of these requirements:

Option 1

  • At least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master or master sign electrician
  • Successfully pass the required licensure exam

Option 2

  • Held a journeyman sign electrician license issued by a TX municipality or region that has discontinued the issuance or renewal of such licenses
  • Held a municipal or regional journeyman sign electrician license in the last year
  • Submitted the license application within 90 days from the date the municipality or region has discontinued the license issuance or renewal

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed initial license application
  • Application fee – $30
  • Proof of meeting license qualifications:
    • If option 1
      • Completed experience verification form or letters from previous supervisors
      • Completed employment history form
    • If option 2
      • Completed discontinued municipal or regional license program form
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable
  • Completed disciplinary action questionnaire, if applicable

Exam Details

Here are the details for the journeyman sign electrician exam:

  • Exam fee – $64
  • No. of questions – 80 items
  • Duration – 240 minutes
  • Exam type – open book
  • Reference material allowed – NEC 2020
  • Passing score – 70%

License Renewal

Your license will need annual renewal from the issuance date.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Renewal fee – $30
  • Proof of completing 4 CE hours
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable

Becoming a Maintenance Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet one of these requirements:

Option 1

  • At least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master or master maintenance electrician
  • Successfully pass the required licensure exam

Option 2

  • Held a maintenance electrician license issued by a TX municipality or region that has discontinued the issuance or renewal of such licenses
  • Held a municipal or regional maintenance electrician license in the last year
  • Submitted the license application within 90 days from the date the municipality or region has discontinued the license issuance or renewal

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed initial license application
  • Application fee – $20
  • Proof of meeting license qualifications:
    • If option 1
      • Completed experience verification form or letters from previous supervisors
      • Completed employment history form
    • If option 2
      • Completed discontinued municipal or regional license program form
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable
  • Completed disciplinary action questionnaire, if applicable

Exam Details

Here are the details for the maintenance electrician exam:

  • Exam fee – $64
  • No. of questions – 60 items
  • Duration – 180 minutes
  • Exam type – open book
  • Reference material allowed – NEC 2020
  • Passing score – 70%

License Renewal

Your license will need annual renewal from the issuance date.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Renewal fee – $20
  • Proof of completing 4 CE hours
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable

Becoming a Master Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet one of these requirements:

Option 1

  • At least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master or master sign electrician
  • Held a journeyman license for at least 2 years
  • Successfully pass the required licensure exam

Option 2

  • Held a master electrician license issued by a TX municipality or region that has discontinued the issuance or renewal of such licenses
  • Held a municipal or regional master electrician license in the last year
  • Submitted the license application within 90 days from the date the municipality or region has discontinued the license issuance or renewal

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed initial license application
  • Application fee – $45
  • Proof of meeting license qualifications:
    • If option 1
      • Completed experience verification form or letters from previous supervisors
      • Completed employment history form
    • If option 2
      • Completed discontinued municipal or regional license program form
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable
  • Completed disciplinary action questionnaire, if applicable

Exam Details

Here are the details for the master electrician exam:

  • Exams to take
    • NEC Knowledge – 75 items in 150 minutes
    • Calculations – 33 items in 170 minutes
  • Exam fee – $78 for both exam portions
  • Exam type – open book
  • Reference material allowed – NEC 2020
  • Passing score – 70%

License Renewal

Your license will need annual renewal from the issuance date.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Renewal fee – $30
  • Proof of completing 4 CE hours
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable

Becoming a Master Sign Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet one of these requirements:

Option 1

  • At least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master or master sign electrician
  • Successfully pass the required licensure exam

Option 2

  • Held a master sign electrician license issued by a TX municipality or region that has discontinued the issuance or renewal of such licenses
  • Held a municipal or regional master sign electrician license in the last year
  • Submitted the license application within 90 days from the date the municipality or region has discontinued the license issuance or renewal

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed initial license application
  • Application fee – $45
  • Proof of meeting license qualifications:
    • If option 1
      • Completed experience verification form or letters from previous supervisors
      • Completed employment history form
    • If option 2
      • Completed discontinued municipal or regional license program form
    • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable
  • Completed disciplinary action questionnaire, if applicable

Exam Details

Here are the details for the master sign electrician exam:

  • Exam fee – $64
  • No. of questions – 100 items
  • Duration – 300 minutes
  • Exam type – open book
  • Reference material allowed – NEC 2020
  • Passing score – 70%

License Renewal

Your license will need annual renewal from the issuance date.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Renewal fee – $45
  • Proof of completing 4 CE hours
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable

Becoming a Residential Appliance Installer

Qualifications

TDLR doesn’t have any experience requirements for you to qualify for this license.

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online application
  • Application fee – $30
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable
  • Completed disciplinary action questionnaire, if applicable

Exam Details

Here are the details for the residential appliance installer exam:

  • Exam fee – $64
  • No. of questions – 80 items
  • Duration – 240 minutes
  • Exam type – open book
  • Reference material allowed – NEC 2020
  • Passing score – 70%

License Renewal

Your license will need annual renewal from the issuance date.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Renewal fee – $30
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable

Becoming a Residential Wireman

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet one of these requirements:

Option 1

  • At least 4,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master electrician or residential wireman
  • Successfully pass the required licensure exam

Option 2

  • Held a residential wireman license issued by a TX municipality or region that has discontinued the issuance or renewal of such licenses
  • Held a municipal or regional residential wireman license in the last year
  • Submitted the license application within 90 days from the date the municipality or region has discontinued the license issuance or renewal

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed initial license application
  • Application fee – $20
  • Proof of meeting license qualifications:
    • If option 1
      • Completed experience verification form or letters from previous supervisors
      • Completed employment history form
    • If option 2
      • Completed discontinued municipal or regional license program form
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable
  • Completed disciplinary action questionnaire, if applicable

Exam Details

Here are the details for the residential wireman exam:

  • Exam fee – $64
  • No. of questions – 80 items
  • Duration – 240 minutes
  • Exam type – open book
  • Reference material allowed – NEC 2020
  • Passing score – 70%

License Renewal

Your license will need annual renewal from the issuance date.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Renewal fee – $20
  • Proof of completing 4 CE hours
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable

How to Become an Independent Electrical Contractor

TDLR issues 3 types of electrical contractor licenses:

  • Electrical contractor
  • Electrical sign contractor
  • Residential appliance installation contractor

Becoming an Electrical Contractor / Electrical Sign Contractor

Qualifications

To qualify, you must have the following:

  • A master electrician of record
    • For the electrical contractor, you or your assigned employee must be a licensed TX master electrician
    • For the electrical sign contractor, your or your assigned employee must be a licensed TX master or master sign electrician
  • Certificate of general liability insurance
    • At least $300,000 per occurrence (combined for property damage and bodily injury)
    • At least $600,000 aggregate (total pay for property damage and bodily injury coverage)
    • At least $300,000 aggregate for products and completed operations
  • Certificate of worker’s compensation insurance or an exemption

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed initial license application signed by the master electrician of record and owner
  • Application fee – $110
  • Proof of insurance – general liability and worker’s compensation
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable

License Renewal

Your license will need annual renewal from the issuance date.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Renewal fee – $110
  • Maintained a master electrician of record
  • Proof of maintaining the general liability insurance
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable

Becoming a Residential Appliance Installation Contractor

Qualifications

To qualify, you must have the following:

  • A residential appliance installer of record where you or your assigned employee must be a licensed TX residential appliance installer
  • Certificate of general liability insurance – same coverage as with the electrical or electrical sign contractor
  • Certificate of worker’s compensation insurance or an exemption

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed initial license application signed by the residential appliance installer electrician of record and owner
  • Application fee – $110
  • Proof of insurance – general liability and worker’s compensation
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable

License Renewal

Your license will need annual renewal from the issuance date.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed online renewal application
  • Renewal fee – $110
  • Maintained a residential appliance installer of record
  • Proof of maintaining the general liability and worker’s compensation insurance
  • Completed criminal history questionnaire, if applicable

Electrical Training Programs and Schools in Texas

An aspiring electrician such as yourself needs to have proper trade education and training.

You can obtain this either by enrolling in a vocational school or a sponsored apprenticeship program.

Vocational School

The school will give you the foundation you need to work in the trade, either as an apprentice or entry-level technician.

During the program, you’ll learn subjects like:

  • Commercial wiring
  • Tech electrical
  • Electronics for electricians
  • Grounding electrical
  • Programmable controllers
  • Conduit bending for electrical
  • Electrical/micro comp
  • Fiber optic electrical
  • Fire alarm/Security
  • Electric motor control
  • Electrical code
  • Arc welding
  • Standard first aid

Apprenticeship Program

Unions and non-unions will usually sponsor apprenticeship programs.

The apprenticeship program will provide you with real-world on-the-job training and relevant coursework.

To apply for an apprenticeship, union and non-union sponsors will commonly require the following:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Holds a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Passing grade in high school algebra
  • Valid driver’s license or government-issued ID
  • Pass the general aptitude test and physical exam

The table below lists some of the schools and associations offering accredited electrical programs in Texas.

50 Electrician Schools in Texas

School NameAddress
Austin Community College5930 Middle Fiskville Road Austin, TX 78752
Brazosport College500 Colleges Drive Lake Jackson, TX
CenTex Chapter IEC8868 Research Boulevard Austin, TX 78758
Cisco College101 College Heights Cisco, TX 76437
El Paso Community College9050 Viscount Boulevard El Paso, TX 79925
El Paso Chapter IEC6596 Montana Avenue El Paso, TX 79925
Galveston College4015 Avenue Q Galveston, TX 77550
Greyson College - Main Campus6101 Grayson Drive Denison, TX 75020
Greyson College - South Campus1455 West Van Alstyne Parkway Van Alstyne, TX 75495
Houston Community College3100 Main Street Houston, TX 77002
IEC Dallas Chapter1931 Hereford Drive Irving, TX 75038
IEC of East TexasP.O. Box 1261 Tyler, Texas 75710
IEC Fort Worth - Tarrant County5809 East Berry Street Fort Worth, TX 76119
IEC Texas Gulf Coast Chapter601 North Shepherd Road Houston, TX 77007
IEC of the Texas Panhandle200 South Main Street Borger, TX 79007
IEC of Texas1005 Congress, Suite 162 Austin, Texas 78701
JATC of Austin4000 Caven Road Austin, TX 78744
JATC of Beaumont707 Helena Avenue Nederland, TX 77627
JATC of El Paso6040 Luckett Court El Paso, TX 79932
JATC of East Texas2914 East Marshall Avenue Longview, TX 75601
JATC of Houston108 Covern Street Houston, TX 77061
JATC of North Texas680 West Tarrant Road Grand Prairie, TX 75050
JATC of Rio Grand Valley - Laredo224 North McColl Road McAllen, TX 78501
JATC of South Texas2503 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78212
JATC of San Angelo909 Caddo Street San Angelo, TX 76901
JATC of Texarkana114 Elm Street Nash, TX 75569
JATC of Texas Gulf Coast2301 Saratoga Corpus Christi, TX 78417
JATC of Tyler200 North John Avenue Tyler, TX 75702
JATC of Waco1813 Orchard Lane Waco, TX 76705
JATC of West Texas200 South Fannin Road Amarillo, TX 79105
JATC of Wichita Falls6111 Jacksboro Highway Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Laredo Community College - South Campus5500 South Zapata Highway Laredo, TX
Lee College200 Lee Drive Baytown, TX 77520
Lone Star College - Tomball Campus30555 Tomball Parkway Tomball, TX 77375
Lubbock Chapter IEC6310 Genoa Ave # C, Lubbock, TX 79424
Kilgore College1100 Broadway Kilgore, TX 75662
Kilgore College - Longview Campus300 South High Street Longview, TX 75601
North Lake College - Central Campus5001 North MacArthur Boulevard Irving, TX 75038
Paris Junior College - Workforce Education2400 Clarksville Street Paris, TX 75460
Rio Grande Valley IEC219 East Monroe Avenue Harlingen, TX 78550
San Antonio Chapter IEC2307 Bandera Road San Antonio, TX 78228
San Jacinto College - Central Campus8060 Spencer Highway Pasadena, TX 77505
San Jacinto College - North Campus5800 Uvalde Houston, TX 77049
St. Philip’s College1801 M. L. King Drive San Antonio, TX 78203
South Texas College3201 West Pecan McAllen, TX 78501
Texas Southmost College80 Fort Brown Brownsville, TX 78520
Texas State Technical College3801 College Drive Waco, Texas 76705
Texarkana College2500 North Robison Road Texarkana, TX 75599
Victoria College2200-A East Red River Victoria, TX
Western Texas College6200 College Avenue Snyder, TX 79549

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