Electrician Jobs in Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth is the west half of the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex, and its electrical work has a character of its own. Hyperscale data centers and advanced manufacturing at AllianceTexas, military aircraft production, one of the busiest airports in the world and a belt of industrial plants through Arlington and Grand Prairie all need licensed electricians.

Blue Collar Recruits connects electricians across Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Keller, Haslet and the Alliance corridor with employers hiring now. Below is the wage data, a snapshot of posted pay, the license rules that decide which jobs you can take, and a plan for choosing work in Tarrant County.

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What Makes the Fort Worth Electrical Market Different

Dallas work concentrates in office towers, corporate campuses and dense commercial corridors. Fort Worth work leans industrial and infrastructure heavy. 4 employer groups set the pace.

The Alliance corridor in far north Fort Worth, home to data centers, distribution buildings and new manufacturing plants.
Aerospace and defense, led by Lockheed Martin's F-35 production in west Fort Worth and the supplier shops around it.
DFW International Airport, which hires industrial electricians and facility electricians directly.
Service and residential contractors covering fast growing suburbs like Haslet, Keller, Mansfield and the communities along the Chisholm Trail Parkway.

Working on the Dallas side instead? Our Dallas electrician jobs guide covers that market and the full Texas license ladder in detail.

AllianceTexas: Where the Biggest Electrical Projects Sit

AllianceTexas is a master planned development in far north Fort Worth, and power infrastructure is its main selling point to large users. The development lists multiple 345 kV and 138 kV transmission lines and 4 substations with room to expand on its data center page.

Meta operates a $2 billion hyperscale data center campus there, spanning 2.5 million square feet across 150 acres. Electronics manufacturer Celestica has committed to a minimum $876 million expansion at AllianceTexas with more than 1 million square feet of manufacturing and engineering space and about 1,700 full time jobs by the end of 2029. Celestica builds infrastructure for AI and data center systems.

For electricians, projects like these mean years of medium voltage distribution, switchgear, generator, UPS, cable tray and controls work during construction, followed by permanent facility and maintenance electrician roles once buildings open. See how this trend is playing out nationwide in the data center boom and blue collar jobs.

What the Wage Data Says

The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data for the combined Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington metro. The May 2025 figures for electricians:

20,930 electricians employed across the metroplex
$59,010 median annual wage, or $28.37 an hour
$38,740 at the 10th percentile, typical for apprentices
$71,390 at the 75th percentile
$81,660 at the 90th percentile, before overtime and per diem

2 related occupations in the same survey show where electrical skills can lead. Electrical repairers who work in powerhouses, substations and relay systems post a $102,470 median across 410 jobs. Solar photovoltaic installers number 1,570 with a location quotient of 1.93, nearly double their national share, at a $48,350 median.

Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook reports a $63,190 median for electricians and projects 9 percent growth from 2025 to 2035, with about 72,700 openings a year. For a closer look at journeyman pay, read our journeyman electrician salary guide.

Posted Pay on Fort Worth Area Listings

In September 2026 the Fort Worth electrician board on BC Recruits showed 13 openings, and the posted ranges ran higher than the BLS median.

InCharge Energy, Fort Worth: journeyman electrician, $39 to $42 an hour
A&G Services, Fort Worth: JIW electrician, $40 an hour
Conlan Tire, Grand Prairie: industrial journeyman electrician, $35 to $45 an hour
Pearson Air, Arlington: journeyman or wireman electrician, $28 to $40 an hour
4C2 Electrical Associates, Irving: electrician, $31 to $37 an hour
B&B Electric: service electrician, journeyman or residential wireman, $30 to $40 an hour plus bonuses
DFW International Airport, Grapevine: industrial electrician and non CDL electrician roles
Walker Engineering, Irving; Tutor Electrical Service, Mansfield; Milestone Electric, Fort Worth area: journeyman and residential service roles

At $40 an hour, a 40 hour week works out to $83,200 a year before overtime, above the 90th percentile in the BLS survey. Listings rotate often, so check the current Fort Worth electrician openings or browse all Fort Worth trade jobs.

Which Texas License Fits Which Fort Worth Job

Texas licenses electricians statewide through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, so a license earned in Fort Worth works in any Texas city. 2 license types matter most in Tarrant County.

Journeyman Electrician. Requires 8,000 hours of on the job training under a Texas master electrician. TDLR lets you submit an application with at least 7,000 hours so you can sit for the exam early, and the license is issued once you reach 8,000. The license covers residential, commercial and industrial work. Details are on the TDLR journeyman electrician page.

Journeyman Industrial Electrician. Also requires 8,000 hours, and the license is limited to chemical plants, petrochemical plants, refineries, natural gas plants, pipelines and oil and gas operations. It does not allow residential or commercial work, and its experience does not count toward a master license, according to the TDLR journeyman industrial page.

Here is why that matters in Fort Worth. Most industrial work in Tarrant County happens in manufacturing plants, aerospace facilities, data centers and airport systems, which fall outside that limited scope. An apprentice who wants the full range of Fort Worth work, and a path to master, should aim for the standard Journeyman Electrician license. Plan your timeline with how long it takes to become an electrician.

Matching Your Hours to the Right Fort Worth Role

0 to 2,000 hours. Apply to residential new construction and service helper roles in the growing suburbs. They hire registered apprentices in volume and log hours fast.

2,000 to 6,000 hours. Move to commercial or data center construction on the Alliance corridor. Conduit, cable tray, switchgear and terminations on large projects build the skills that raise your pay after licensing.

8,000 hours and licensed. Choose between service work with bonus pay, industrial maintenance at plants in Arlington and Grand Prairie, or facility roles at the airport and data centers.

Licensed with controls or PLC skills. Target industrial and critical facilities roles, where the top of the posted ranges sits. Our guide to making six figures as an electrician lays out the specializations that pay most.

Considering the union route? Read how to get union construction jobs and compare pay in union vs non union salaries.

Covering Tarrant County Without Burning Your Day

Fort Worth sprawls. A job in Haslet and a job in Mansfield sit on opposite ends of the county. When you apply, state where you live and which areas you can reach before start time. Contractors building crews at Alliance favor electricians from north Fort Worth, Keller, Saginaw and Denton County. Service companies in the south favor Burleson, Crowley and Mansfield. Employers based in Irving and Grapevine hire from both cities. Put your TDLR license number, hours logged and a list of project types at the top of your resume, then build a free job seeker profile so employers can find you.

Hiring Electricians in Fort Worth?

Your competition includes data center contractors, aerospace manufacturers and the airport. Posted ranges on our Fort Worth board already reach $40 to $45 an hour for licensed journeymen. Postings that fill fastest list the hourly range, the license required, the project type and voltage, overtime expectations, and whether a company vehicle is included. Sponsoring apprentice hours toward the standard journeyman license builds loyalty and keeps licensed hands on your crew.

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Fort Worth Electrician Jobs FAQ

How much do electricians make in Fort Worth?

The BLS May 2025 median for the Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington metro is $59,010 a year. Fort Worth area postings on BC Recruits in September 2026 listed $28 to $45 an hour for journeyman level roles.

Does Fort Worth require its own electrician license?

Texas licenses electricians statewide through TDLR. Your state license covers work in Fort Worth.

How many hours do I need for a Texas journeyman license?

8,000 hours under a master electrician. You can apply to test once you have 7,000.

Should I get the Journeyman Industrial license for Fort Worth plant work?

Usually no. That license only covers chemical, petrochemical, refinery, gas and pipeline sites, and its hours do not count toward master. Most Fort Worth industrial employers need the standard journeyman license.

What electrical work is growing fastest in Fort Worth?

Data center and advanced manufacturing construction at AllianceTexas, plus facility maintenance roles that follow once those buildings open.

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Start Your Fort Worth Electrician Job Search

From your first logged hour to a master license, Fort Worth has electrical work at every stage. Search the openings and apply where your hours and skills pay most.

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