Electricians Salary in West Virginia
The median for electricians in West Virginia is $64,810 a year, somewhat above the national $63,190 (+3%); the state ranks 26th of 51 states by median. Electricians earn 43% more than the median across all occupations in West Virginia ($45,300). Among neighbouring states, Maryland and Pennsylvania pay more (up to $73,490 in Maryland) and Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky pay less (down to $59,720 in Kentucky). West Virginia employs 4,290 electricians, 6.11 per 1,000 jobs, the 39th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.25 means the occupation is more concentrated in West Virginia than nationally.
West Virginia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| West Virginia | Hourly | $20.97 | $23.37 | $31.16 | $40.35 | $45.74 | $32.61 | 4,290 | 6.11 | 1.25 |
| Annual | $43,620 | $48,610 | $64,810 | $83,920 | $95,140 | $67,840 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $20.50 | $23.76 | $30.38 | $40.36 | $52.17 | $34.37 | 757,220 | – | – |
| Annual | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 26th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 39th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.25
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.11
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of West Virginia's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in West Virginia
10 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching West Virginia publish a row for electricians, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $36.50 | $75,930 | $44,690 | $121,570 | 16,580 | 5.29 | 1.09 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $33.08 | $68,810 | $44,700 | $101,630 | 260 | 7.17 | 1.47 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $32.20 | $66,970 | $44,220 | $95,430 | 350 | 6.04 | 1.24 |
| Charleston, WV | $31.17 | $64,830 | $44,370 | $93,350 | 480 | 4.60 | 0.94 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $30.59 | $63,620 | $37,900 | $96,600 | 870 | 6.22 | 1.28 |
| Beckley, WV | $30.32 | $63,060 | $43,470 | $90,900 | 380 | 8.80 | 1.81 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $29.96 | $62,310 | $45,360 | $94,030 | 430 | 3.99 | 0.82 |
| Morgantown, WV | $29.62 | $61,610 | $38,980 | $78,800 | 320 | 4.72 | 0.97 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $28.63 | $59,550 | $38,060 | $79,760 | 140 | 3.98 | 0.82 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $28.35 | $58,960 | $36,760 | $81,670 | 180 | 2.59 | 0.53 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $37.00 | $76,970 | $43,890 | $97,080 | 660 | 8.71 | 1.79 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $33.61 | $69,920 | $44,070 | $93,600 | 840 | 5.79 | 1.19 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $31.16 | $64,810 | 4,290 | 1.25 |
| Kentucky | $28.71 | $59,720 | 11,030 | 1.13 |
| Maryland | $35.33 | $73,490 | 13,690 | 1.02 |
| Ohio | $31.11 | $64,700 | 28,950 | 1.07 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.50 | $67,600 | 22,730 | 0.77 |
| Virginia | $30.24 | $62,900 | 23,630 | 1.18 |
See the national page for Electricians (every state ranked) and the West Virginia wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS West Virginia estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.