Electricians Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $57,220 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.51
10th percentile $44,610
90th percentile $73,940
Employed locally 1,730
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,610
    25th
    $49,480
    50th (median)
    $57,220
    75th
    $64,310
    90th
    $73,940

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 70% Median Electricians salary is 30% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,750
    Wisconsin $75,090
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $72,820
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $67,750
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $66,350
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $65,390

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,350
    Carpenters $50,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,320
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,520
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Charleston, SC is $27.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.38 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Charleston, SC is 8.2% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $44,610 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,480.