Electricians Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $59,490 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.60
10th percentile $36,430
90th percentile $102,060
Employed locally 320
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,430
    25th
    $47,480
    50th (median)
    $59,490
    75th
    $71,710
    90th
    $102,060

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,960
    Carpenters $47,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,120
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,690
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Northwest Virginia is $28.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.88 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Northwest Virginia is 4.6% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,430 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,480.