Electricians Salary in Southern West Virginia

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

Median annual salary $81,720 +31.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.29
10th percentile $38,640
90th percentile $88,920
Employed locally 550
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,640
    25th
    $50,020
    50th (median)
    $81,720
    75th
    $83,880
    90th
    $88,920

    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 Southern West Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$98,530
    Construction Laborers$37,520
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$72,600
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators$75,700
    Carpenters$41,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Southern West Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Southern West Virginia is $39.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.67 or more per hour.

    Is Southern West Virginia above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Southern West Virginia is 31.1% above 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 Southern West Virginia?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,640 per year in Southern West Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,020.