Electricians Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Electricians in Virginia earn a median salary of $61,796 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.9% vs the national median of $62,350. An estimated 19,020 electricians are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $50,240 to $81,720 depending on location.
$61,796
Avg median salary in Virginia
$81,720
Highest paying metro
$50,240
Lowest paying metro
19,020
Employed in Virginia
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Electricians salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern West Virginia | $81,720 | $50,020 | $83,880 | 550 |
| Northern West Virginia | $72,290 | $51,830 | $85,030 | 860 |
| Southwest Virginia | $66,690 | $54,730 | $81,850 | 430 |
| West Virginia | $63,850 | $48,160 | $82,440 | 4,010 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $62,500 | $47,390 | $74,270 | 700 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $61,650 | $46,970 | $76,560 | 360 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $60,790 | $48,180 | $70,540 | 6,260 |
| Richmond, VA | $60,200 | $47,460 | $72,790 | 3,300 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $59,700 | $48,330 | $72,880 | 150 |
| Northwest Virginia | $59,490 | $47,480 | $71,710 | 320 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $59,280 | $45,350 | $71,800 | 380 |
| Southside Virginia | $58,960 | $46,740 | $74,150 | 370 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $58,390 | $50,210 | $68,930 | 300 |
| Roanoke, VA | $56,840 | $46,950 | $62,060 | 700 |
| Staunton, VA | $56,150 | $44,890 | $68,790 | 200 |
| Northeast Virginia | $50,240 | $41,450 | $64,360 | 130 |