Electricians Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $56,550 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.19
10th percentile $39,030
90th percentile $68,190
Employed locally 1,800
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,030
    25th
    $47,190
    50th (median)
    $56,550
    75th
    $60,930
    90th
    $68,190

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 90% Median Electricians salary is 10% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,230
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,700
    Carpenters $46,090
    Construction and Building Inspectors $61,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Greensboro, NC is $27.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.14 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Greensboro, NC is 9.3% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $39,030 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,190.