Virginia
Electrician pay in Virginia
What electricians earn in Virginia: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 11 metro areas, plus job counts and 31 listed training programs.
- $67,850Average pay (state)
- $40,780Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $62,900Median pay (state)
- $105,720Top 10% earn over
23,630 jobs in Virginia · 31 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in Virginia
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $40,780 | $49,410 | $62,900 | $78,190 | $105,720 | $67,850 | 23,630 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $44,690 | $59,080 | $75,930 | $103,270 | $121,570 | $79,650 | 16,580 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $39,220 | $51,650 | $62,980 | $72,480 | $77,640 | $62,400 | 460 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $39,130 | $53,540 | $62,490 | $68,950 | $80,090 | $62,460 | 270 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $43,970 | $49,410 | $62,350 | $73,670 | $81,280 | $63,030 | 5,740 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $37,720 | $51,350 | $62,150 | $73,290 | $78,700 | $62,350 | 200 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $37,460 | $47,470 | $61,880 | $77,140 | $79,360 | $61,550 | 370 |
| Richmond, VA | $39,070 | $48,100 | $61,350 | $76,500 | $80,740 | $62,360 | 3,600 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $37,420 | $48,650 | $60,070 | $72,160 | $76,630 | $61,320 | 760 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $36,760 | $46,660 | $58,960 | $73,900 | $81,670 | $60,710 | 180 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $35,830 | $47,200 | $58,750 | $69,970 | $84,710 | $60,260 | 380 |
| Roanoke, VA | $38,590 | $47,560 | $58,200 | $64,810 | $75,600 | $58,150 | 610 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Virginia
We matched 31 programs in Virginia: 24 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 7 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Community College Electrician | Weyers Cave, VA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 62 | $5,793–$12,306 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Brightpoint Community College Electrician | Chester, VA | Associate degree | 13 | $5,230–$11,742 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Central Virginia Community College Electrician | Lynchburg, VA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,319–$11,832 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Central Virginia Community College Electrician | Lynchburg, VA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 18 | $5,319–$11,832 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Centura College-Norfolk Electrician | Norfolk, VA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 30 | $16,637 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Danville Community College Electrician | Danville, VA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $5,140–$11,652 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Germanna Community College Electrician | Locust Grove, VA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,406–$11,920 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Mountain Empire Community College Electrician | Big Stone Gap, VA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 9 | $5,154–$11,667 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Mountain Gateway Community College Electrician | Clifton Forge, VA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 34 | $5,184–$11,697 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| New River Community College Electrician | Dublin, VA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 49 | $5,126–$11,639 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
Related resources
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Electrician apprenticeships and sponsorsThe apprenticeship route, sponsors and how to apply · not duplicated here. · RegisteredTradeSchools.comGI Bill-approved electrical programsElectrical schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.comElectrician career path for veteransFrom military service to an electrical apprenticeship. · MilitaryToTrades.com
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.