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Electrician Salary in West Virginia

Take-home pay breakdown using 2025 tax rates โ€” single filer, standard deduction

$62,350
Gross Salary
national median
$50,067
Annual Take-Home
80.3% of gross
$4,172
Monthly Take-Home
after all taxes
$1,926
Bi-Weekly Paycheck
after all taxes

Full Tax Breakdown โ€” West Virginia

Based on national median Electrician salary of $62,350, single filer, 2025 tax year

Gross Annual Salary
$62,350
Deductions
Federal Income Tax
Effective rate: 8.7%
-$5,443
West Virginia State Income Tax
Effective rate: 3.3%
-$2,070
Social Security Tax
6.2% up to wage base
-$3,866
Medicare Tax
1.45%
-$904
Total Taxes
19.7% effective rate
-$12,283
Net Take-Home Pay (Annual)
$50,067
Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
$4,172
Net Take-Home Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$1,926

Where Your Money Goes

Take-Home Pay$50,067 (80.3%)
Federal Income Tax$5,443 (8.7%)
West Virginia State Tax$2,070 (3.3%)
FICA (SS + Medicare)$4,770 (7.7%)

West Virginia vs. National Average

National Median Salary
$62,350
Used for calculations on this page
State Income Tax
$2,070/yr
Effective rate: 3.3%
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate on home value
State Sales Tax
6.0%
State rate (local rates may vary)

SS benefits fully exempt. Rates being phased down. Federal income tax partially deductible.

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Electrician in West Virginia

How much does a Electrician take home in West Virginia?

On a national median salary of $62,350, a Electrician in West Virginia takes home approximately $50,067/year ($4,172/month) after federal income tax, West Virginia state income tax, and FICA taxes. This represents an effective total tax rate of 19.7%.

What is the West Virginia state income tax rate for a Electrician?

On a $62,350 salary, the effective West Virginia state income tax rate is 3.3%, resulting in $2,070 in state taxes annually. West Virginia's marginal rate for this income level is higher, but credits and deductions reduce the effective rate.

How does West Virginia compare to other states for Electricians?

State tax burden is a key factor in take-home pay comparison. West Virginia's 3.3% effective state tax rate places it in the middle range nationally. To compare all states, use the "Salary by State" table above.

What other taxes does a Electrician pay in West Virginia?

In addition to federal and state income taxes, workers pay FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% on wages up to the $168,600 wage base in 2025) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% surcharge on earnings over $200,000). Local income taxes may also apply in some West Virginia cities. West Virginia's property tax rate is 0.6%, and the state sales tax rate is 6.0%.

Calculations use 2025 federal and state tax rates. Single filer, standard deduction. Does not include local taxes, pre-tax retirement contributions, or employer benefits. Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OEWS. Last updated: March 2025. For personalized calculations, use the Paycheck Calculator.