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How much does an electrician make in Parkersburg?

$59,550a year

Median yearly pay for electricians in the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area. That is $28.63 an hour or $4,963 a month.

Hourly
$28.63
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
254 of 390
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,060Median: $59,550Highest 10%: $79,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,060$18.30
25th$44,490$21.39
Median$59,550$28.63
75th$72,700$34.95
90th$79,760$38.35

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for electricians.

Washington, DC$75,930
Weirton, WV$68,810
Wheeling, WV$66,970
Charleston, WV$64,830
Huntington, WV$63,620
Beckley, WV$63,060
Hagerstown, MD$62,310
Morgantown, WV$61,610
Winchester, VA$58,960
Electrician salary in West Virginia Electrician salary in all states

Related jobs in Parkersburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

Sheet Metal Worker$73,030
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$71,220
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$51,950
Plumber$49,580
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,450
Carpenter$47,090
Construction Laborer$41,650
Salaries for every job in Parkersburg, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrician make an hour in Parkersburg?

The median hourly pay in the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area is $28.63 ($59,550 a year).

Do electricians make more in Parkersburg than the national average?

No: $59,550 against $63,190 nationally, 6% less.

How does Parkersburg compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $64,810, so Parkersburg pays 8% less.

Where does Parkersburg rank for electrician pay?

254 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrician make starting out in Parkersburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,760 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.