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Electrician Salary in Virginia (2026)
$30.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,864/year ($4,155/month) for a single filer
Electrician pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $105,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,630 Electrician jobs in Virginia (occupation code 47-2111, “Electricians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Electrician salary of $62,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,864 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $62,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,368 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,812 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,856 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,864 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,155 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrician make in Virginia?
- The median Electrician salary in Virginia is $62,900 per year ($30.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,410 and $78,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $62,900, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $49,864 per year ($4,155 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Electrician jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 23,630 Electrician jobs in Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Virginia.