Electricians Salary in Goldsboro, NC

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

Median annual salary $46,480 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $66,350
Employed locally 140
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $41,480
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $58,150
    90th
    $66,350

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 80% Median Electricians salary is 20% 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 Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,510
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,620
    Carpenters $49,020
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $39,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Goldsboro, NC is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.43 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Goldsboro, NC is 25.5% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,480.