Occupation (2641) - 2026-Q1
The workforce of Electrical Technicians during first quarter of 2026 was 60.6k people, whose salary averaged $9.86k MX working around 37.7 hours per week.
The average age of Electrical Technicians was 42.8 years. The workforce was distributed in 98.5% men with an average salary of $9.86k MX and, 1.54% women with average salary of $9.89k MX.
The best average salaries received by Electrical Technicians were in Guerrero ($25.8k MX), Colima ($24.1k MX), and Guanajuato ($21.6k MX) while the workforce was larger in Estado de México (12.3k), Tamaulipas (5.4k), and Sonora (4.25k).
In terms of industries, the best average salaries were in Metallic Ore Mining ($24.1k MX), Repair and Maintenance of Automobiles and Trucks ($20.8k MX), and Justice Administration and Security and Public Order Preservation ($18.5k MX), while the workforce was concentrated on Building Installations and Equipmen (20.2k), Building Installations and Equipment (20.2k), and Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (15.1k).
At the level of states, Michoacán de Ocampo had the highest percentage of informal workers with 100% corresponding to 3.52k from 3.52k workers, while the state with the lowest percentage of informal workers was Tabasco with a 3.84% corresponding to 86 from 2.24k workers.
At first quarter of 2026, the people who worked as Electrical Technicians were 60.6k being a 1.69% lower than the fourth quarter of 2025. (61.6k).
In the same period, an average salary of $9.86k MX was observed, registering an increase of 13.7%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 ($8.67k MX).
The states with the highest number of Electrical Technicians during the first quarter of 2026 were Estado de México (12.3k), Tamaulipas (5.4k), and Sonora (4.25k)
Comparing the first quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the main positive variations occurred in Michoacán de Ocampo and Sonora with an increase of 2.61k (285%) and 2.56k (151%), respectively. On the other hand, the negative variations were accentuated in Nuevo León and Ciudad de México with a decrease of 3.65k (56.5%) and 3.54k (46.7%), respectively.
The states with the best average salaries for Electrical Technicians during first quarter of 2026 were Guerrero ($25.8k MX), Colima ($24.1k MX), and Guanajuato ($21.6k MX)
Comparing the first quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the positive salary growth was higher in Guerrero and Colima with an increase of $20k MX (346%) and $17.7k MX (280%), respectively. Por otro lado, las variaciones salariales negativas se acentuaron en Sinaloa and Baja California Sur with a decrease of $23.1k MX (100%) and $9.75k MX (40.8%), respectively.
Average Age 2026-Q1: 42.9, Men
At first quarter of 2026, the male workforce in Electrical Technicians represented the 98.5% of the employed population and women 1.54%. The male workforce was higher in the age group of 35 to 44 years (19.2k), while the female workforce was higher in the age group of 25 to 34 years (687).
The highest average salary was $12.3k MX received by men from 45 to 54 years, while the lowest average salary was $9.51k MX received by men from 35 to 44 years.
* The data regarding salaries have low statistical precision so it should not be used as conclusions.
Average Schooling in Years (2026-Q1): 12.1, Men
At first quarter of 2026 the male workforce in Electrical Technicians was higher in the educational segment with 10 to 12 years of schooling (21.4k), while the female workforce was higher in the educational segment with 16 to 18 years of schooling (687).
The highest average salary was $11.9k MX received by men with 16 to 18 years of schooling, while the lowest average salary was $6.97k MX received by men with 7 to 9 years of schooling.
* The data regarding salaries have low statistical precision so it should not be used as conclusions.
The visualization shows the distribution of Electrical Technicians in different industries and economic sectors.
At first quarter of 2026, the workforce was higher in Building Installations and Equipmen (21.9%), Building Installations and Equipment (21.9%), and Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (16.4%).
In the same period, the best average salaries were received in Metallic Ore Mining ($24.1k MX), Repair and Maintenance of Automobiles and Trucks ($20.8k MX), and Justice Administration and Security and Public Order Preservation ($18.5k MX).