How much does an electrician make in Virginia?
$62,900a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in Virginia. That is $30.24 an hour or $5,242 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.24
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,780Median: $62,900Highest 10%: $105,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,780 | $19.61 | |
| 25th | $49,410 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $62,900 | $30.24 | |
| 75th | $78,190 | $37.59 | |
| 90th | $105,700 | $50.83 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $75,930 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $62,980 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $62,490 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $62,350 |
| Staunton, VA | $62,150 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $61,880 |
| Richmond, VA | $61,350 |
| Kingsport, TN | $60,070 |
| Winchester, VA | $58,960 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $58,750 |
| Roanoke, VA | $58,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 28. Delaware | $63,700 |
| 29. Vermont | $63,430 |
| 30. Idaho | $63,000 |
| 31. Virginia | $62,900 |
| 32. New Hampshire | $62,840 |
| 33. Colorado | $62,230 |
| 34. Utah | $62,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $30.24 ($62,900 a year).
Do electricians make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $62,900 against $63,190 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Virginia rank for electrician pay?
Virginia ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays electricians the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $75,930 a year.
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.