Electricians Salary in Charleston, WV

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

Median annual salary $62,650 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.12
10th percentile $37,800
90th percentile $90,210
Employed locally 560
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,800
    25th
    $47,780
    50th (median)
    $62,650
    75th
    $82,060
    90th
    $90,210

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 108% Median Electricians salary is 8% 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
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $62,190
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $62,190
    Beckley, WV $62,160
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $61,830

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52,000
    Construction Laborers$43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,380
    Carpenters$48,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46,940
    Construction and Building Inspectors$61,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Charleston, WV is $30.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.88 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Charleston, WV is 0.5% above 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,800 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,780.