Electricians Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $56,840 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.33
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $74,460
Employed locally 700
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $46,950
    50th (median)
    $56,840
    75th
    $62,060
    90th
    $74,460

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 84% Median Electricians salary is 16% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,110
    Carpenters $46,400
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,190
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,710
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $38,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Roanoke, VA is $27.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.35 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Roanoke, VA is 8.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,950.