54 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 620 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Southern Trust Home Services: Heating, A/C, Plumbing, Drains & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 54.
Most-reviewed: Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air, 3,342 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 54 ranked; ranked #4.
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54 Salem electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 54 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 90 | 4.9★ (620) | Salem | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Southern Trust Home Services: Heating, A/C, Plumbing, Drains & Electrical | 89 | 4.7★ (2,956) | Roanoke, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 88 | 4.9★ (691) | Roanoke, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air | 87 | 4.9★ (3,342) | Roanoke, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Kelley's Electric LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (52) | Cave Spring, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Crenshaw Electrical and Handyman Service LLC | 86 | 4.7★ (63) | Hollins, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Kilowatt Electric | 84 | 5.0★ (3) | Hollins, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | King Electrical | 84 | 5.0★ (21) | Hollins, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Cline Electrical | 82 | 4.9★ (488) | Salem | — | — |
| 10 | AP Electric LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (11) | Cave Spring, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 620 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 2,956 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 691 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,342 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (3,342).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 488 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 49 of 54 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | J E Patsell Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. | 74 | 5.0★ (5) | 12 mi |
| 27 | Moore's Electrical & Mechanical | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | 7 mi |
| 31 | ABB, Inc. | 73 | 3.8★ (34) | In Salem |
| 49 | A & S Home Repair | 68 | 5.0★ (16) | 22 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Salem. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical panel upgrade | $518 | $1,347 | $2,193 | Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) licenses Contractor license with an electrical specialty; electricians hold tradesman licenses.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 54 Salem electricians on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Salem data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |