Electricians Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $54,190 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.05
10th percentile $43,170
90th percentile $81,360
Employed locally 800
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,170
    25th
    $48,690
    50th (median)
    $54,190
    75th
    $62,920
    90th
    $81,360

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 92% Median Electricians salary is 8% 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 Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,730
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,440
    Carpenters $46,880
    Construction and Building Inspectors $56,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Fayetteville, NC is $26.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.08 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Fayetteville, NC is 13.1% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $43,170 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,690.