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Data Center Electrician Salary in Ashburn, VA
Data center electricians in Ashburn, Virginia earn $55–$85 per hour in 2026, with journeyman-level wages averaging $65–$75/hr on hyperscale construction projects. Ashburn sits in Loudoun County — the world's largest data center market by capacity — which drives wages well above national norms.
Typical hourly
$55–$85/hr
Annual equivalent
$114,000–$177,000/yr
Annual based on 2,080 hours. Actual earnings vary by employer, union status, overtime, and per diem. Data reflects 2026 market rates.
Why Ashburn pays what it does
Northern Virginia is where the density of data center construction and operations work is highest in the world. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google, and Meta all operate or are actively building hyperscale campuses in the Ashburn/Sterling corridor. The concentration of active projects means electricians with DC experience rarely stay unemployed for long in this market, and employers compete on pay.
Certifications that increase pay
OSHA-30 and NFPA 70E are required on most job sites. Adding DCCA (free, Schneider Electric) and experience with medium-voltage switchgear pushes wages to the $75–$85/hr range. IBEW Local 26 union membership adds pension and benefits on top of base hourly.
Union vs. non-union in Ashburn
Northern Virginia has strong IBEW Local 26 union presence on hyperscale builds. Union journeymen are currently earning $67–$72/hr base under current IBEW agreements, with full benefits, pension, and JATC training access.
Who's hiring in Ashburn
Bergelectric, Truland Systems, Rosendin Electric, Turner Construction, HITT Contracting, Amazon Web Services (direct ops), Microsoft (direct ops)
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