Electricians Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $62,190 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.90
10th percentile $36,580
90th percentile $78,140
Employed locally 160
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,580
    25th
    $46,900
    50th (median)
    $62,190
    75th
    $63,410
    90th
    $78,140

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 111% Median Electricians salary is 11% 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
    Charleston, WV $62,650
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $62,190
    Beckley, WV $62,160
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $61,830

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,590
    Carpenters$48,460
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$51,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Parkersburg, WV is $29.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.34 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Parkersburg, WV is 0.3% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,580 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,900.