Electricians Salary in Harrisonburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisonburg, VA

Median annual salary $61,650 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $39,970
90th percentile $80,660
Employed locally 360
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,970
    25th
    $46,970
    50th (median)
    $61,650
    75th
    $76,560
    90th
    $80,660

    Harrisonburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,145 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 85% Median Electricians salary is 15% 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 Harrisonburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,310
    Carpenters $49,090
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $53,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,120
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $46,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Harrisonburg?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Harrisonburg, VA is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.16 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisonburg above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Harrisonburg, VA is 1.1% 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 Harrisonburg?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $39,970 per year in Harrisonburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,970.