Electrician jobs in Plano: pay, Texas licensing and how to get hired
Collin County keeps building: homes, offices, schools and data centers. That means steady work for apprentices and licensed electricians in and around Plano. Here is what it pays and how to get started.
What electricians earn
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $63,190 (May 2025) for electricians. Most apprentices start below that and earn raises as they log hours and pass license exams.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Electricians (May 2025 wage data).
Texas licensing in plain words
- Apprentice: you must register as an electrical apprentice with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and work under licensed electricians.
- Journeyman: after 8,000 hours of on-the-job experience you can sit for the journeyman exam.
- Master and contractor: more hours, more exams, and a contractor license to run your own shop.
Keep a record of your hours from day one. Ask your employer how they track and verify them.
What the work looks like around Plano
- New residential construction and remodels across Collin County.
- Commercial tenant finish-outs and office buildings.
- Service calls: panels, troubleshooting, EV chargers and generators.
Questions to ask in the interview
- Will you sponsor my TDLR registration and track my hours?
- Do you pay for apprenticeship classes or exam prep?
- What is the raise schedule as I log hours or pass exams?
- Residential, commercial or service? Do I stay on one site or travel?
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How do I become an electrician in Texas?
Register as an electrical apprentice with TDLR, work under licensed electricians, and after 8,000 hours of experience you can take the journeyman exam.
How much do electricians make?
BLS reports a median of $63,190 a year for electricians (May 2025).