Electricians Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,240 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.15
10th percentile $35,740
90th percentile $78,120
Employed locally 130
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,740
    25th
    $41,450
    50th (median)
    $50,240
    75th
    $64,360
    90th
    $78,120

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $46,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,240
    Construction Laborers $38,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,390
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,090
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Northeast Virginia is $24.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.82 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Northeast Virginia is 19.4% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,740 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,450.