Electricians pay range in Beckley
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,900 or more. The middle half of electricians in Beckley earn between $48,610 and $79,490.
- $43K10th
- $49K25th
- $63KMedian
- $79K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,600 | $5,383 | $31.06 |
| Median | $63,060 | $5,255 | $30.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,610 | $4,051 | $23.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,490 | $6,624 | $38.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Beckley vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Electricians in Beckley earn 5% less than the West Virginia average ($67,840) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley | $64,600 | $63,060 | $43,470 | $90,900 | 380 |
| West Virginia | $67,840 | $64,810 | $43,620 | $95,140 | 4,290 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Beckley
On the average salary of $64,600, a single filer in Beckley takes home about $52,017 a year, or $4,335 a month and $2,001 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Beckley a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Beckley area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $64,600 buys what about $73,103 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Beckley ($41,850). A typical home costs $149,420, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other West Virginia cities
Beckley ranks 5th of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Weirton pays the most ($69,080).
- Weirton$69,080
- Wheeling$67,680
- Charleston$66,370
- Huntington$64,810
- Beckley$64,600
- Morgantown$61,970
- Parkersburg$58,690
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Beckley: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Beckley?
$31.06 an hour on average, and $30.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Beckley?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Beckley?
About $52,017 a year ($4,335 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,600.
Do electricians earn more in Beckley than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Beckley, WV (13220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.81, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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