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Electricians average salary by city in Virginia
- Virginia Beach$63,030
- Blacksburg$62,460
- Charlottesville$62,400
- Richmond$62,360
- Staunton$62,350
- Harrisonburg$61,550
- Winchester$60,710
- Lynchburg$60,260
- Roanoke$58,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $63,030 | $62,350 | $49,410 | $50,014 | 98 |
| Blacksburg | $62,460 | $62,490 | $53,540 | $49,589 | 93 |
| Charlottesville | $62,400 | $62,980 | $51,650 | $49,544 | 99 |
| Richmond | $62,360 | $61,350 | $48,100 | $49,515 | 98 |
| Staunton | $62,350 | $62,150 | $51,350 | $49,507 | 91 |
| Harrisonburg | $61,550 | $61,880 | $47,470 | $48,910 | 95 |
| Winchester | $60,710 | $58,960 | $46,660 | $48,284 | 96 |
| Lynchburg | $60,260 | $58,750 | $47,200 | $47,948 | 89 |
| Roanoke | $58,150 | $58,200 | $47,560 | $46,374 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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