Electricians Salary in Eastern North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $50,870 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.46
10th percentile $36,330
90th percentile $72,530
Employed locally 1,270
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,330
    25th
    $44,110
    50th (median)
    $50,870
    75th
    $61,050
    90th
    $72,530

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,430
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,560
    Carpenters $44,810
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Eastern North Carolina is $24.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electricians salary in Eastern North Carolina is 18.4% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,330 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,110.