Electricians Salary in Southside Virginia

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

Median annual salary $58,960 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.35
10th percentile $38,330
90th percentile $94,180
Employed locally 370
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,330
    25th
    $46,740
    50th (median)
    $58,960
    75th
    $74,150
    90th
    $94,180

    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 Southside Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,770
    Carpenters $46,740
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,360
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Southside Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Southside Virginia is $28.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.44 or more per hour.

    Is Southside Virginia above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Southside Virginia is 5.4% 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 Southside Virginia?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,330 per year in Southside Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,740.