Electricians Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $57,700 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $45,650
90th percentile $78,300
Employed locally 1,480
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,650
    25th
    $55,270
    50th (median)
    $57,700
    75th
    $66,720
    90th
    $78,300

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 71% Median Electricians salary is 29% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,750
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $83,940
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $78,570
    Anchorage, AK $77,830
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,310

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,980
    Carpenters $48,910
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,870
    Construction and Building Inspectors $75,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Durham?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Durham, NC is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.44 or more per hour.

    Is Durham above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Durham, NC is 7.5% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,650 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,270.