Electricians Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $66,690 +7% vs national
Median hourly $32.06
10th percentile $42,860
90th percentile $98,900
Employed locally 430
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,860
    25th
    $54,730
    50th (median)
    $66,690
    75th
    $81,850
    90th
    $98,900

    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 Southwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,560
    Construction Laborers $38,020
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,100
    Carpenters $45,080
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,480
    Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $50,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Southwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Southwest Virginia is $32.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.92 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Virginia above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Southwest Virginia is 7% 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $42,860 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,730.