Electricians pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,600 or more. The middle half of electricians in Huntington earn between $46,630 and $75,070.
- $38K10th
- $47K25th
- $64KMedian
- $75K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,810 | $5,401 | $31.16 |
| Median | $63,620 | $5,302 | $30.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,630 | $3,886 | $22.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,070 | $6,256 | $36.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Electricians in Huntington earn 4% less than the West Virginia average ($67,840) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $64,810 | $63,620 | $37,900 | $96,600 | 870 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $64,810, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $52,176 a year, or $4,348 a month and $2,007 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-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 | $52,915 | $4,410 |
| Working in WV | $52,176 | $4,348 |
| Working in KY | $52,104 | $4,342 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $64,810 buys what about $73,296 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 4th 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 Huntington: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Huntington?
$31.16 an hour on average, and $30.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Huntington?
About $52,176 a year ($4,348 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,810.
Do electricians earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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