Electricians Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $54,820 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.36
10th percentile $40,910
90th percentile $70,680
Employed locally 3,790
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,910
    25th
    $47,730
    50th (median)
    $54,820
    75th
    $62,490
    90th
    $70,680

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 57% Median Electricians salary is 43% 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 Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,560
    Carpenters $49,520
    Construction and Building Inspectors $73,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Raleigh, NC is $26.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.46 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Raleigh, NC is 12.1% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $40,910 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,730.