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Electrical career map, Texas: Construction electricalLines are career ladders from Start at the bottom to Top. Dotted links are moves to the side. Use the arrow keys to move between jobs; the same jobs are listed as text after the map.Electrical Apprenticefrom $38.1k apprenticeYouJourneymanElectrician$84.8k union min.Electrical Foreman$89k union min.ElectricalSuperintendent$101.5k all-level median+1 more, same pay dataElectrical ProjectManager$101.5k all-level medianOperations Manager(Electrical Contractor)$103.2k all-level medianMaster Electricianfrom $67k public planResidential Wireman$58.6k all-level medianLighting Technician$53.1k all-level medianSolar EnergyInstallation Manager$74.5k all-level medianBoilermaker$75.8k all-level medianConstruction Laborer$40.6k all-level medianPipelayer$45.6k all-level medianPlumber$59.8k all-level medianSheet Metal Worker$54.2k all-level medianIronworker$52.2k all-level medianPlumber Helper$42k all-level medianElevator Mechanic$102.1k all-level medianHVAC Technician$57.8k all-level medianElectrical GeneralForeman$74.5k all-level median

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B1 Construction electrical

  1. Operations Manager (Electrical Contractor) B1-06: Texas median $103,230 (whole occupation), 70% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.8 of 5, Texas jobs +14.5% by 2034. Transfers: Administrative Manager, Production Manager, Chief Executive Officer.
  2. Electrical Project Manager B1-05: Texas median $101,470 (whole occupation), 74% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.8 of 5, Texas jobs +13.1% by 2034. Next: Operations Manager (Electrical Contractor), Senior Project Manager (Construction). Transfers: Electrical Inspector, Electrical Foreman, Solar Energy Installation Manager.
  3. Electrical Superintendent B1-04: Texas median $101,470 (whole occupation), 74% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.8 of 5, Texas jobs +13.1% by 2034. Next: Electrical Project Manager. Transfers: Electrical Inspector, Solar Energy Installation Manager, Civil Engineering Technician.
  4. Electrical Foreman B1-03: this level $42.79/h (Houston union minimum (IBEW 716), 2026), Texas median $74,520 (whole occupation), 63% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.0 of 5, Texas jobs +10.0% by 2034. Next: Electrical Superintendent. Transfers: Production Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Solar Energy Installation Manager.
  5. Journeyman Electrician B1-02: this level $40.75/h (Houston union minimum (IBEW 716), 2026), Texas median $58,570 (whole occupation), 35% work over 40 hours, physical load 4.1 of 5, Texas jobs +14.4% by 2034. Next: Electrical Inspector, Electrical Foreman, Master Electrician, Electrical Trade Instructor. Transfers: Lineworker (Power Line), Electric Motor Repairer, Plumber.
  6. Electrical Apprentice B1-01: this level $18.34 to $34.64/h (Houston apprenticeship scale (IBEW 716), 2026), Texas median $58,570 (whole occupation), 35% work over 40 hours, physical load 4.1 of 5, Texas jobs +14.4% by 2034. Next: Journeyman Electrician, Residential Wireman, Journeyman Electrician. Transfers: Maintenance Helper, Plumber Helper, Millwright.

B2 Texas electrical license track

  1. Master Electrician B2-03: this level $32.23 to $40.29/h (City of Austin (incl. Austin Energy) pay range, 2025), Texas median $58,570 (whole occupation), 35% work over 40 hours, physical load 4.1 of 5, Texas jobs +14.4% by 2034. Transfers: Lineworker (Power Line), Electric Motor Repairer, Plumber.
  2. Journeyman Electrician B1-02: this level $40.75/h (Houston union minimum (IBEW 716), 2026), Texas median $58,570 (whole occupation), 35% work over 40 hours, physical load 4.1 of 5, Texas jobs +14.4% by 2034. Next: Electrical Inspector, Electrical Foreman, Master Electrician, Electrical Trade Instructor. Transfers: Lineworker (Power Line), Electric Motor Repairer, Plumber.
  3. Electrical Apprentice B1-01: this level $18.34 to $34.64/h (Houston apprenticeship scale (IBEW 716), 2026), Texas median $58,570 (whole occupation), 35% work over 40 hours, physical load 4.1 of 5, Texas jobs +14.4% by 2034. Next: Journeyman Electrician, Residential Wireman, Journeyman Electrician. Transfers: Maintenance Helper, Plumber Helper, Millwright.

B3 Residential wiring (Texas)

  1. Residential Wireman B3-02: Texas median $58,570 (whole occupation), 35% work over 40 hours, physical load 4.1 of 5, Texas jobs +14.4% by 2034. Transfers: Lineworker (Power Line), Electric Motor Repairer, Plumber.
  2. Electrical Apprentice B1-01: this level $18.34 to $34.64/h (Houston apprenticeship scale (IBEW 716), 2026), Texas median $58,570 (whole occupation), 35% work over 40 hours, physical load 4.1 of 5, Texas jobs +14.4% by 2034. Next: Journeyman Electrician, Residential Wireman, Journeyman Electrician. Transfers: Maintenance Helper, Plumber Helper, Millwright.

M1 Code inspection

  1. Journeyman Electrician B1-02: this level $40.75/h (Houston union minimum (IBEW 716), 2026), Texas median $58,570 (whole occupation), 35% work over 40 hours, physical load 4.1 of 5, Texas jobs +14.4% by 2034. Next: Electrical Inspector, Electrical Foreman, Master Electrician, Electrical Trade Instructor. Transfers: Lineworker (Power Line), Electric Motor Repairer, Plumber.

M3 Construction project management

  1. Electrical Project Manager B1-05: Texas median $101,470 (whole occupation), 74% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.8 of 5, Texas jobs +13.1% by 2034. Next: Operations Manager (Electrical Contractor), Senior Project Manager (Construction). Transfers: Electrical Inspector, Electrical Foreman, Solar Energy Installation Manager.

M5 Trade training

  1. Journeyman Electrician B1-02: this level $40.75/h (Houston union minimum (IBEW 716), 2026), Texas median $58,570 (whole occupation), 35% work over 40 hours, physical load 4.1 of 5, Texas jobs +14.4% by 2034. Next: Electrical Inspector, Electrical Foreman, Master Electrician, Electrical Trade Instructor. Transfers: Lineworker (Power Line), Electric Motor Repairer, Plumber.

B Other Construction electrical jobs

  1. Solar Energy Installation Manager B-12: Texas median $74,520 (whole occupation), 62% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.3 of 5, Texas jobs +10.0% by 2034. Transfers: Electrical Foreman, Electrical Superintendent, Solar Sales Representative.
  2. Electrical General Foreman B-11: Texas median $74,520 (whole occupation), 63% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.0 of 5, Texas jobs +10.0% by 2034. Transfers: Production Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Solar Installation Crew Foreman.
  3. Lighting Technician B-07: Texas median $53,150 (whole occupation), Texas jobs +2.2% by 2034. Transfers: Controls Technician, Electrical Assembler, Industrial Electrical Equipment Technician.
  4. Plumber B-08: Texas median $59,840 (whole occupation), 27% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.7 of 5, Texas jobs +8.9% by 2034. Transfers: Plumber Helper, Facilities Technician, Pipelayer.
  5. Elevator Mechanic B-09: Texas median $102,140 (whole occupation), 74% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.7 of 5, Texas jobs +10.2% by 2034. Transfers: Facilities Technician, Millwright, Industrial Machinery Mechanic.
  6. HVAC Technician B-10: Texas median $57,760 (whole occupation), 17% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.2 of 5, Texas jobs +13.0% by 2034. Transfers: Plumber, Instrumentation Technician, Stationary Engineer.
  7. Boilermaker B-01: Texas median $75,750 (whole occupation), 80% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.3 of 5, Texas jobs +4.0% by 2034. Transfers: Stationary Engineer, Millwright, Plumber.
  8. Construction Laborer B-02: Texas median $40,620 (whole occupation), 18% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.0 of 5, Texas jobs +12.2% by 2034. Transfers: Ironworker, Pipelayer, Maintenance Mechanic.
  9. Pipelayer B-03: Texas median $45,620 (whole occupation), 17% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.1 of 5, Texas jobs +0.2% by 2034. Transfers: Plumber, Plumber Helper, Construction Laborer.
  10. Sheet Metal Worker B-04: Texas median $54,240 (whole occupation), 28% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.9 of 5, Texas jobs +5.3% by 2034. Transfers: Ironworker, Plumber, Boilermaker.
  11. Ironworker B-05: Texas median $52,240 (whole occupation), 34% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.4 of 5, Texas jobs +3.6% by 2034. Transfers: Sheet Metal Worker, Millwright, Construction Laborer.
  12. Plumber Helper B-06: Texas median $41,950 (whole occupation), 27% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.6 of 5, Texas jobs +8.7% by 2034. Transfers: Plumber, Electrical Apprentice, Maintenance Helper.
Every job with its Texas numbers (BLS OEWS May 2025, whole occupation; BLS and TWC projections; O*NET)
Electrical ApprenticeB1-01Start$58,570$37,920 to $80,300+14.4%35%4.131%
Journeyman ElectricianB1-02Skilled$58,570$37,920 to $80,300+14.4%35%4.131%
Electrical ForemanB1-03Lead$74,520$48,000 to $109,460+10.0%63%3.0310%
Electrical SuperintendentB1-04Senior$101,470$64,040 to $166,800+13.1%74%2.8445%
Electrical Project ManagerB1-05Senior$101,470$64,040 to $166,800+13.1%74%2.8445%
Operations Manager (Electrical Contractor)B1-06Top$103,230$46,190 to $264,620+14.5%70%1.8428%
Lighting TechnicianB-07Skilled$53,150$36,050 to $68,850+2.2%3
Solar Energy Installation ManagerB-12Senior$74,520$48,000 to $109,460+10.0%62%3.336%
BoilermakerB-01Start$75,750$57,610 to $100,170+4.0%80%3.320%
Construction LaborerB-02Start$40,620$32,560 to $56,930+12.2%18%3.020%
PipelayerB-03Start$45,620$37,030 to $56,730+0.2%17%3.120%
PlumberB-08Skilled$59,840$38,270 to $81,890+8.9%27%3.730%
Sheet Metal WorkerB-04Start$54,240$37,010 to $78,400+5.3%28%2.920%
IronworkerB-05Start$52,240$42,160 to $77,520+3.6%34%3.427%
Plumber HelperB-06Start$41,950$35,030 to $54,180+8.7%27%3.6210%
Elevator MechanicB-09Skilled$102,140$55,820 to $121,800+10.2%74%3.730%
HVAC TechnicianB-10Skilled$57,760$38,100 to $81,860+13.0%17%3.230%
Residential WiremanB3-02Skilled$58,570$37,920 to $80,300+14.4%35%4.131%
Master ElectricianB2-03Lead$58,570$37,920 to $80,300+14.4%35%4.131%
Electrical General ForemanB-11Lead$74,520$48,000 to $109,460+10.0%63%3.0310%
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