Electricians Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $61,480 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.56
10th percentile $42,610
90th percentile $76,880
Employed locally 1,590
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,610
    25th
    $48,120
    50th (median)
    $61,480
    75th
    $65,010
    90th
    $76,880

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 89% Median Electricians salary is 11% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,750
    Wisconsin $75,090
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $72,820
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $67,750
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $66,350
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $65,390

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,950
    Carpenters $47,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,810
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $37,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Greenville?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Greenville, SC is $29.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.42 or more per hour.

    Is Greenville above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Greenville, SC is 1.4% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $42,610 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,120.