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How to Hire an Electrician in Texas

Compare professionals serving Texas.

Homeowners in Texas researching how to hire an electrician face different prices, rules, and provider availability across Houston, Dallas, and smaller communities. This local guide connects the national how to hire an electrician advice with Texas labor costs, licensing checks, cities, and professionals who serve the state.

Professionals serving Texas

Best Electrician Companies Serving Texas

Use these profiles to narrow the Texas list to two or three companies worth a written quote on how to hire an electrician.

1.

US 911 Electrician

4.9(1496 reviews) VerifiedFeatured

US 911 Electrician connects Texas homeowners to vetted local electrician pros through a single nationwide line. Its business details carry a verified badge in this directory, checked by our listings team. Texas licenses many trades locally rather than statewide, so confirm insurance and local registration when you request a quote. Compare US 911 Electrician against the rest of this Texas list on licensing, reviews, and the clarity of its quote.

(213) 376-0349
2.

VoltLine Electric

4.5(40 reviews) Verified

Texas homeowners researching how to hire an electrician will quickly run into VoltLine Electric - and for good reason. The company quotes work in writing up front, which makes it easy to compare against other bids. Its Texas footprint concentrates where the work is - Houston, Dallas, and the communities in between. A quick call tells you how soon VoltLine Electric can start in your corner of Texas and what a visit will cost.

(407) 751-1474

Among the electrician companies serving Texas, BrightCurrent Electrical Services stands out for consistency. The company quotes work in writing up front, which makes it easy to compare against other bids. Quotes track local labor costs - BLS pegs the Texas median wage for electricians at $58,570 a year. Call to confirm availability in your part of Texas, and ask BrightCurrent Electrical Services for references from recent local jobs.

(480) 806-1761
4.

AmpRight Electric Co.

4.7(62 reviews)

If you are gathering Texas quotes for electrician work, AmpRight Electric Co. belongs on the shortlist. The company quotes work in writing up front, which makes it easy to compare against other bids. It competes in the country's #2 largest state market - about 29.1 million residents - where electrician demand stays steady. A quick call tells you how soon AmpRight Electric Co. can start in your corner of Texas and what a visit will cost.

(704) 419-7153
5.

TrueWire Electric

4.8(73 reviews) Verified

For many Texas households, TrueWire Electric is the first call for electrician work. Core services run from electrical repairs to new installations, so most residential jobs stay in-house. It competes in the country's #2 largest state market - about 29.1 million residents - where electrician demand stays steady. Request a written quote from TrueWire Electric and at least two other Texas providers before you commit.

(602) 898-8399

Texas Market Snapshot

Population

29,145,505

#2 largest state, 2020 Census

Median wage: Electricians

$58,570/yr

7% below the national median of $63,190

License verification

Texas Dept. of Licensing & Regulation (electrical, HVAC; plumbing via TSBPE)

Licensing is handled locally in this state - confirm insurance and local registration.

Largest metro areas

Houston · Dallas · San Antonio

Where Texas demand concentrates

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (April 1, 2020); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2025.

How much does how to hire an electrician cost in Texas?
How to Hire an Electrician pricing in Texas depends on scope, materials, local labor rates, and the provider. Costs in larger metros often run higher than in rural areas. Compare at least three written quotes from Texas providers.
Are electrician contractors in Texas licensed and insured?
Licensing and insurance requirements for electrician work vary by state and municipality. Before hiring any Texas electrician company, confirm it holds the proper state license, carries liability insurance, and can provide references.
How do I choose the best electrician company in Texas?
Compare provider ratings, read what past customers liked and disliked, verify licensing and insurance, and request written quotes from several Texas companies. The list above ranks top-rated electrician providers serving homeowners across the state.