West Virginia
Electrician pay in West Virginia
What electricians earn in West Virginia: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 10 metro areas, plus job counts and 9 listed training programs.
- $67,840Average pay (state)
- $43,620Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $64,810Median pay (state)
- $95,140Top 10% earn over
4,290 jobs in West Virginia · 9 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $43,620 | $48,610 | $64,810 | $83,920 | $95,140 | $67,840 | 4,290 |
| 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 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $44,700 | $55,850 | $68,810 | $77,180 | $101,630 | $69,080 | 260 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $44,220 | $58,190 | $66,970 | $76,250 | $95,430 | $67,680 | 350 |
| Charleston, WV | $44,370 | $47,940 | $64,830 | $81,460 | $93,350 | $66,370 | 480 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $37,900 | $46,630 | $63,620 | $75,070 | $96,600 | $64,810 | 870 |
| Beckley, WV | $43,470 | $48,610 | $63,060 | $79,490 | $90,900 | $64,600 | 380 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $45,360 | $49,890 | $62,310 | $78,150 | $94,030 | $65,650 | 430 |
| Morgantown, WV | $38,980 | $48,780 | $61,610 | $76,570 | $78,800 | $61,970 | 320 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $38,060 | $44,490 | $59,550 | $72,700 | $79,760 | $58,690 | 140 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $36,760 | $46,660 | $58,960 | $73,900 | $81,670 | $60,710 | 180 |
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Programs
Top training programs in West Virginia
We matched 9 programs in West Virginia: 6 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 3 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabell County Career Technology Center Electrician | Huntington, WV | Certificate (1-2 years) | 21 | $5,900 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Cabell County Career Technology Center Electrician | Huntington, WV | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $5,900 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Fayette Institute of Technology Electrician | Oak Hill, WV | Certificate (1-2 years) | 16 | $3,025 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Fred W Eberle Technical Center Electrician | Buckhannon, WV | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $4,250 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| James Rumsey Technical Institute Electrician | Martinsburg, WV | Certificate (1-2 years) | 28 | $6,655 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Mercer County Technical Education Center Electrician | Princeton, WV | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $6,168 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Clarksburg IBEW JATC | Clarksburg, WV | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Huntington Electrical JATC | Huntington, WV | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Parkersburg IBEW JATC | Parkersburg, WV | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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.