Electrician union pay in Houston, TX
Union electrician journeyman base pay in Houston, TX runs $35.63–$38.50/hr on the 2 published IBEW wage sheets we hold — about $74,130 a year at $37.07/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
Electrician rates by local — Houston
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEW Local 716 pay scale | $38.50 | $49.21 | 09/01/2025 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD TX20260253 rev.1 (Building, Harris County, TX) |
| IBEW Local 527 pay scale | $35.63 | $49.90 | 09/26/2025 | SAM.gov Davis-Bacon WD TX20260248 rev.1 (Building, Galveston County, TX) |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Electrician union pay questions — Houston
How much do union electricians make in Houston?
Journeyman base pay on the published IBEW sheets for Houston, TX is $35.63–$38.50/hr, before employer-paid fringes. IBEW Local 716 lists $38.50/hr with a $49.21/hr total package.
Which union locals cover electrician work in Houston?
IBEW Local 716, IBEW Local 527 have halls in Houston, TX. Confirm jurisdiction with the hall before relying on a rate.
Is this the contract rate or a prevailing wage?
Each rate is labelled with its source. Some come from the local's own wage sheet; others come from a DOL Davis-Bacon determination, which is a prevailing wage and not necessarily the CBA rate. Gulfstream does not set union rates.