Electricians Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $58,390 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $37,320
90th percentile $76,270
Employed locally 300
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,320
    25th
    $50,210
    50th (median)
    $58,390
    75th
    $68,930
    90th
    $76,270

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 90% Median Electricians salary is 10% below 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Corvallis, OR $97,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,020
    Vallejo, CA $79,970
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $79,230
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $78,570

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,700
    Carpenters $46,450
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,750
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Blacksburg, VA is $28.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.50 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Blacksburg, VA is 6.4% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,320 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,210.