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How much does an electrical make in Charleston?

$40,260a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $19.36 an hour or $3,355 a month.

Hourly
$19.36
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
175 of 232
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,260Median: $40,260Highest 10%: $40,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,260$19.36
25th$40,260$19.36
Median$40,260$19.36
75th$40,880$19.65
90th$40,880$19.65

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Washington, DC$47,430
Huntington, WV$41,110
Electrical salary in West Virginia Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Gas Plant Operator$85,790
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$77,670
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$71,470
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$61,530
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$50,680
Inspector$49,810
Machinist$48,110
Welder$48,000
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$46,570
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$46,010
Salaries for every job in Charleston, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $19.36 ($40,260 a year).

Do electricals make more in Charleston than the national average?

No: $40,260 against $45,850 nationally, 12% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $40,260, so Charleston pays 0% more.

Where does Charleston rank for electrical pay?

175 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,880 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.