Electricians Salary in West Virginia
Find out how your pay in West Virginia:
- Compares to surrounding states
- Ranks in the US
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Salary for Workers in West Virginia vs. surrounding states
Blue areas make more money than West Virginia.
Red areas make less money than West Virginia.
West Virginia pays less than most surrounding states.
| Area | Annual Avg. Pay | Hourly Avg. Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. | $23,640 more/yr | $11.37 more/hr |
| New Jersey | $19,750 more/yr | $9.50 more/hr |
| Pennsylvania | $13,560 more/yr | $6.52 more/hr |
| Maryland | $4,420 more/yr | $2.13 more/hr |
| Delaware | $3,020 more/yr | $1.45 more/hr |
| Virginia | $1,160 more/yr | $0.56 more/hr |
| West Virginia | $55,390.00/yr | $26.63/hr |
| Ohio | $690 less/yr | $0.33 less/hr |
| Kentucky | $2,580 less/yr | $1.24 less/hr |
| Tennessee | $2,750 less/yr | $1.32 less/hr |
| North Carolina | $9,460 less/yr | $4.55 less/hr |
How salary for workers in West Virginia ranks in the US
The average pay for workers in West Virginia is $55,390 per year, or $26.63 per hour.
West Virginia pays workers $12,110 (28%) more per year than Arkansas, the lowest paid state ($43,280) in the US.
West Virginia pays workers $26,260 (32.2%) less per year than Illinois, the highest paid state ($81,650) in the US.
Data from the May 2020 Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics program, conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
February 1, 2022