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Electrician Salary in West Virginia: Pay by City
Electricians in West Virginia earned a median $31.16 an hour, or $64,810 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $23.37 to $40.35 an hour, and the top tenth earned $45.74 or more. That is 3% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $20.97
- 25th
- $23.37
- Median
- $31.16
- 75th
- $40.35
- 90th
- $45.74
- 10th
- $43,620
- 25th
- $48,610
- Median
- $64,810
- 75th
- $83,920
- 90th
- $95,140
Which West Virginia cities pay electricians the most?
Weirton-Steubenville has the highest median of the 7 metro areas below, $33.08 an hour; Parkersburg-Vienna has the lowest, $28.63.[1]
- Weirton-Steubenville$33.08 · 260
- Wheeling$32.20 · 350
- Charleston$31.17 · 480
- Huntington-Ashland$30.59 · 870
- Beckley$30.32 · 380
- Morgantown$29.62 · 320
- Parkersburg-Vienna$28.63 · 140
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in West Virginia?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $95,140 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20.97 | $43,620 |
| 25th | $23.37 | $48,610 |
| Median | $31.16 | $64,810 |
| 75th | $40.35 | $83,920 |
| 90th | $45.74 | $95,140 |
| Mean | $32.61 | $67,840 |
How much do new electricians make in West Virginia?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in West Virginia earned $20.97 an hour or less ($43,620 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.37 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in West Virginia?
Projections Central expects West Virginia to go from 4,590 electrician jobs in 2024 to 4,870 in 2034, a change of 6.2%, with about 430 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 4,590 | 4,870 | 6.2% | 430 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in West Virginia?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in West Virginia. General contractors have the highest median, $38.49 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $38.49 | $80,060 | 5,380 |
| Electricians | $31.16 | $64,810 | 4,290 |
| Plumbers | $27.39 | $56,980 | 1,830 |
| Roofers | $24.60 | $51,170 | 440 |
| HVAC Technicians | $23.49 | $48,850 | 1,690 |
Where to train in West Virginia
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, West Virginia, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)