Electricians Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,350 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $67,520
Employed locally 1,060
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $50,350
    75th
    $58,780
    90th
    $67,520

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,940
    Carpenters $41,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,010
    Highway Maintenance Workers $43,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Central North Carolina is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.83 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Central North Carolina is 19.2% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.