Electricians Salary in Lynchburg, VA

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

Median annual salary $59,280 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.50
10th percentile $37,070
90th percentile $84,920
Employed locally 380
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,070
    25th
    $45,350
    50th (median)
    $59,280
    75th
    $71,800
    90th
    $84,920

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 87% Median Electricians salary is 13% 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 Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,700
    Carpenters $46,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,990
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,740
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Lynchburg, VA is $28.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.73 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Lynchburg, VA is 4.9% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,070 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,350.