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Electrician Salary in San Antonio

Metro area wage data from the BLS OEWS program (May 2025), with Davis-Bacon journey-level scale from IBEW Local 60, effective May 2025.

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Figures come from public sources and may not match the current contract; confirm with the local before making decisions.

IBEW Local 60, based on North Loop 1604 East, is the union local for electricians in San Antonio.

IBEW Local 60 inside wireman Journey-Level Rate

Journey-Level Hourly
$37.45
Effective May 2025
Base wage: $37.45/hr
Benefit contribution: $12.19/hr
Total package: $49.64/hr
Journey-Level Annual
$77,896
Based on 2,080 hrs / year
vs. BLS Area Median
+$20,886
Union scale vs. all-worker median

Union scale reflects the IBEW Local 60 inside wireman journey-level rate from the applicable Davis-Bacon wage determination. The BLS area median reflects all electricians across all employment types and experience levels.

Training CenterSan Antonio Electrical JATC
Address3518 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio, TX 78247
Websiteibewlu60.org
Minimum ScoreNot published

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All electricians, union and non-union, all experience levels

Median Annual
$57,010
-$6,180 vs. national
Median Hourly
$27.41
vs. Texas
+$3,755
vs. state average
Total Employed
6,660
In this area

All electricians, union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.

Annual Median Wage$57,010
Annual Mean Wage$57,030
Hourly Median Wage$27.41
Hourly Mean Wage$27.42
Total Employed6,660
Area TypeMetropolitan Area
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Up to six other metros in Texas, nearest first, then metros in other states within 300 miles. Journey-level rates are sourced from Davis-Bacon wage determinations, state prevailing wage determinations, or, where a local publishes one directly, its own collective bargaining agreement.

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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (SOC 47-2111). How we build these figures →