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Electricians in West Virginia earned a median of $64,810 a year ($31.16 an hour) in May 2025, 3% above the national median of $63,190; 4,290 were employed there, ranking #26 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $64,810 | $63,190 |
| Mean annual wage | $67,840 | $71,490 |
| Median hourly wage | $31.16 | $30.38 |
| 10th percentile | $43,620 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $48,610 | $49,430 |
| 75th percentile | $83,920 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $95,140 | $108,510 |
| Employment | 4,290 | 757,220 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 6.11 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.25 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.