What electricians should charge in Texas.
Fair billed labor here runs about $45–$86/hour, about 10% below the median US state. Every number below comes from what electricians actually earn in Texas; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should electricians charge in Texas?
In Texas, electricians earn $22.44–$34.20 per hour (median $28.16, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 10% below the median US state for this trade. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in Texas runs about $45–$86 per hour. For example, ceiling fan or fixture install is about $45–$250 in fair labor, before materials.
Fair price by job
Ceiling fan or fixture install
That assumes an existing, properly-rated box; new wiring or a new switch leg adds time.
Typical labor: 1–3 hours at $45–$86/hr billed.
Add a new outlet or switch
That assumes one new device fed from a nearby circuit with accessible framing or attic/crawl access.
Typical labor: 1–3 hours at $45–$86/hr billed.
Panel upgrade to 200A
That assumes a straightforward service upgrade; utility coordination and permit fees are added at cost.
Plus materials: panel, breakers and permit typically add several hundred dollars up, and the permit should appear on the bid.
Typical labor: 8–16 hours at $45–$86/hr billed.
Before you hire in Texas
Texas has no general contractor license at all — anyone can call themselves a GC. Electricians and HVAC are TDLR-licensed and plumbers are licensed by TSBPE, so verify the trades and vet the GC through references and insurance instead.
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