Electricians Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $62,160 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.89
10th percentile $37,790
90th percentile $88,710
Employed locally 370
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,790
    25th
    $49,060
    50th (median)
    $62,160
    75th
    $80,950
    90th
    $88,710

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 119% Median Electricians salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,460
    Wheeling, WV-OH $67,780
    Charleston, WV $62,650
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $62,190
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $62,190
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $61,830

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,070
    Construction Laborers $37,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,400
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $71,090
    Carpenters $45,700
    Roof Bolters, Mining $76,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Beckley, WV is $29.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.70 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Beckley, WV is 0.3% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Beckley?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,790 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,060.