Is a $73,500 Licensed Electrician Salary in Virginia Worth It? (2026 Audit)
A quantitative breakdown of real net take-home pay, 2.0% - 5.75% state tax deductions, median rent burdens in the Northern VA / Richmond metro, and purchasing power parity against UK & global benchmarks.
By MazicBay Labor Bureau•Updated for 2026 IRS & State Tax Brackets•Verified with BLS Data
Virginia Economic Audit
Verified Bureau Report
Northern VA / Richmond Metropolitan Economic Profile (2026)
Licensed Electrician Compensation Architecture in Virginia
Median Gross Salary
$73,500
Above: Journeyman electrician wiring high-capacity electrical distribution panels to code.Photo: Skilled Trades Labor Bureau
Median Annual Gross
$73,500
$35.34/hr equivalent
Est. Net Take-Home Pay
$59,792
~$4,983/month
State Income Tax Rate
2.0% - 5.75%
COL Index: 104
Median Monthly Rent
$1,950
Northern VA / Richmond Metro Avg
Licensed Electrician Earning Spectrum & Net Pay Breakdown (Virginia)
2026 Distribution Curve
Entry-Level (25th %)Median Benchmark (50th %)Senior Top Tier (90th %)
$52,920$73,500$106,575
Take-Home Pay ($59,792)Federal + Virginia Tax ($13,708)
81% Net Income
19% Taxes
Keep $4,983/month after all withholdings.State Tax Bracket: 2.0% - 5.75%
Cross-Border Global Purchasing Power Benchmark:
A $73,500 USD salary in Virginia converts approximately to:
UK Equivalent (GBP)
£58,065 / yr
EU Equivalent (EUR)
€67,620 / yr
NORTHERN VA / RICHMOND, VA (AP) —For professionals evaluating career relocation or compensation packages, Virginia offers a distinct trade-off between gross earning potential and localized cost burdens. A Licensed Electrician in the Northern VA / Richmond metropolitan area commands a median gross income of $73,500 per year.
However, top-line numbers can be deceiving without factoring in Virginia's tax architecture (2.0% - 5.75%). After federal income withholding, mandatory FICA contributions, and local state withholdings, the estimated take-home pay stands at $59,792.
2026 Virginia Take-Home Pay & Tax Calculator
Estimate your net paycheck after Federal Income Tax, FICA (Social Security & Medicare), and Virginia State Taxes.
Gross Pay
$6,125
Total Deductions
-$1,461
~24% Est. Tax
Net Take-Home
$4,664
In Your Pocket
Based on 2026 IRS Single filer tax brackets and Virginia state revenue statutes.
Licensed Electrician Compensation & Career Specifications
Career Category
Skilled Trades
Entry-Level (25th Percentile)
$52,920 / year
Senior Professional (90th Percentile)
$106,575 / year
National U.S. Baseline
$65,000 / year
Projected 10-Year Job Growth
+11% (High Demand)
Required Education / License
Apprenticeship + State Journeyman License
Top Hiring Employers in Virginia
Capital One, Amazon HQ2, General Dynamics, Northrop
Frequently Asked Questions: Licensed Electrician in Virginia
As of 2026, the median annual salary for a Licensed Electrician in Virginia is $73,500 ($35.34/hour). Entry-level roles average $52,920, while senior professionals command upwards of $106,575.
