Electricians Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $56,150 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.00
10th percentile $37,740
90th percentile $83,700
Employed locally 200
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,740
    25th
    $44,890
    50th (median)
    $56,150
    75th
    $68,790
    90th
    $83,700

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 79% Median Electricians salary is 21% 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 Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $50,860
    Construction Laborers $37,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,940
    Highway Maintenance Workers $48,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Staunton?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Staunton, VA is $27.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.84 or more per hour.

    Is Staunton above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Staunton, VA is 9.9% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,740 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,890.