Electrician Salary in North Carolina
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.
North Carolina Electrician Wages at a Glance
North Carolina electricians earn a statewide median of $56,800 per year ($27.31 per hour), up 24.9% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $40,130 at the 10th percentile to $75,060 at the 90th.
North Carolina employs approximately 21,640 electricians statewide, up 19.0% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $59,220 | $28.47/hr | 1,160 | up 18.6% |
| Charlotte | $59,080 | $28.41/hr | 5,250 | up 27.5% |
| Greensboro | $58,380 | $28.07/hr | 1,990 | up 20.2% |
| Raleigh | $56,800 | $27.31/hr | 3,740 | up 27.0% |
| Winston | $56,100 | $26.97/hr | 1,120 | up 22.6% |
| Asheville | $54,590 | $26.25/hr | 860 | up 38.3% |
| Wilmington | $54,080 | $26.00/hr | 910 | up 35.3% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
North Carolina Electrician Apprenticeships
Most electricians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.
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