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How much does an electrical make in Blacksburg?

$38,570a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area. That is $18.54 an hour or $3,214 a month.

Hourly
$18.54
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
195 of 232
Jobs in the area
560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,500Median: $38,570Highest 10%: $49,610
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,500$17.55
25th$36,540$17.57
Median$38,570$18.54
75th$47,650$22.91
90th$49,610$23.85

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Lynchburg, VA$49,880
Richmond, VA$48,170
Washington, DC$47,430
Charlottesville, VA$46,270
Roanoke, VA$42,670
Virginia Beach, VA$38,600
Staunton, VA$38,370
Kingsport, TN$35,630
Electrical salary in Virginia Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Blacksburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,800
Machinist$59,920
Welder$57,650
Coating$51,800
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,040
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,870
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$47,360
Inspector$46,080
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,950
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$44,220
Salaries for every job in Blacksburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Blacksburg?

The median hourly pay in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area is $18.54 ($38,570 a year).

Do electricals make more in Blacksburg than the national average?

No: $38,570 against $45,850 nationally, 16% less.

How does Blacksburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $44,660, so Blacksburg pays 14% less.

Where does Blacksburg rank for electrical pay?

195 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Blacksburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,610 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.