Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand outlook for sign electricians in Upton County, TX, updated nightly from the state register and BLS.
Upton County, TX carries a median wage of $58,570/yr ($28.16/hr).
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This county sits at the 17th percentile nationally for sign electricians pay, below the median US county.
Counties within 150 miles whose published median for this occupation is higher than Upton County's. Medians from the same BLS OEWS series shown above, not offers, and pay is only one reason to move.
| County | Median | Difference | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland County, TX | $59,530 | +$960 | 32 mi |
| Martin County, TX | $59,530 | +$960 | 66 mi |
Employment from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages for the industry this trade sits in; payroll from the Census County Business Patterns. Establishment counts are QCEW where the county is disclosed and an ATI estimate otherwise.
| Measure | Value | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Employer establishments | 1 | Physical business locations in this industry. |
County-wide construction activity, across all trades rather than sign electricians specifically. Each figure names its source and the period it covers.
| Measure | Value | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| New housing units permitted | 1 | Last full year, county-wide. 3 per 10,000 residents. Permits lead construction hiring by months, so this is the earliest honest signal of work arriving (Census Building Permits Survey). |
| Construction employment | 2,258 | Everyone working in construction in this county, all trades and office staff. Average pay $1,406 per week. BLS QCEW. |
| Median year homes were built | 1967 | Older stock means more repair, replacement and retrofit work, which is steadier than new build and does not stop in a downturn (Census ACS). |
| Net migration | -3 | People who moved in minus people who moved out, from IRS address changes. Arrivals need housing, wiring, plumbing and heat. |
License register: 2026-09-17; Wages: 2025-05-31; Demand: 2026-09-17; Apprenticeship: 2025-12-31.
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