Electricians pay range in Weirton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,630 or more. The middle half of electricians in Weirton earn between $55,850 and $77,180.
- $45K10th
- $56K25th
- $69KMedian
- $77K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,080 | $5,757 | $33.21 |
| Median | $68,810 | $5,734 | $33.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,850 | $4,654 | $26.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,180 | $6,432 | $37.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Weirton vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Electricians in Weirton earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($67,840) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton | $69,080 | $68,810 | $44,700 | $101,630 | 260 |
| 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 Weirton
On the average salary of $69,080, a single filer in Weirton takes home about $55,153 a year, or $4,596 a month and $2,121 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $55,970 | $4,664 |
| Working in WV | $55,153 | $4,596 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Weirton a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Weirton area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $69,080 buys what about $77,597 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Weirton ($45,840). A typical home costs $135,893, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other West Virginia cities
Weirton ranks 1st of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Weirton: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Weirton?
$33.21 an hour on average, and $33.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Weirton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Weirton?
About $55,153 a year ($4,596 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,080.
Do electricians earn more in Weirton than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH (48260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 1.47, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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