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 $54,070 per year ($26.00 per hour), up 21.0% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $38,700 at the 10th percentile to $72,170 at the 90th.
North Carolina employs approximately 23,660 electricians statewide, up 22.5% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $57,700 | $27.74/hr | 1,480 | up 16.8% |
| Greensboro | $56,550 | $27.19/hr | 1,800 | up 23.8% |
| Charlotte | $55,790 | $26.82/hr | 6,420 | up 21.3% |
| Raleigh | $54,820 | $26.36/hr | 3,790 | up 30.9% |
| Winston | $51,410 | $24.72/hr | 1,180 | up 14.7% |
| Asheville | $50,760 | $24.40/hr | 860 | up 18.3% |
| Wilmington | $50,210 | $24.14/hr | 980 | up 30.1% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
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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