Electricians pay range in Parkersburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,760 or more. The middle half of electricians in Parkersburg earn between $44,490 and $72,700.
- $38K10th
- $44K25th
- $60KMedian
- $73K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,690 | $4,891 | $28.22 |
| Median | $59,550 | $4,962 | $28.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,490 | $3,708 | $21.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,700 | $6,058 | $34.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Parkersburg vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Electricians in Parkersburg earn 13% less than the West Virginia average ($67,840) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg | $58,690 | $59,550 | $38,060 | $79,760 | 140 |
| 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 Parkersburg
On the average salary of $58,690, a single filer in Parkersburg takes home about $47,527 a year, or $3,961 a month and $1,828 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 Parkersburg a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Parkersburg area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.1), so the average $58,690 buys what about $67,409 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Parkersburg ($42,000). A typical home costs $171,206, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other West Virginia cities
Parkersburg ranks 7th 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 Parkersburg: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Parkersburg?
$28.22 an hour on average, and $28.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Parkersburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Parkersburg?
About $47,527 a year ($3,961 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,690.
Do electricians earn more in Parkersburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Parkersburg-Vienna, WV (37620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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