Electricians salary
in Richmond, VA
- Middle 50%
- $48,100–$76,500
- vs U.S. median
- -3%
- Metro rank
- #259 of 462
Electricians in the Richmond, VA metro earn a median of $61,350 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,600 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $63,190 and 2% below the VA statewide median of $62,900. It ranks #259 of 462 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,600 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Electricians pay in other VA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $73,220 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $62,980 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $62,490 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $62,350 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $62,150 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $61,880 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $60,640 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $60,320 |
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Questions
What is the average Electricians salary in Richmond?
The BLS median is $61,350 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,600 jobs pay between $48,100 and $76,500. The 10th percentile is $39,070 and the 90th is $80,740.
Is Richmond a high-paying metro for Electricians?
That is 3% below the U.S. median of $63,190 and 2% below the VA statewide median of $62,900. It ranks #259 of 462 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Electricians make an hour in Richmond?
About $29.50 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $61,350 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.13–$36.78 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.