Electricians Salary in Southern South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,330 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.01
10th percentile $42,040
90th percentile $77,230
Employed locally 130
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,040
    25th
    $45,150
    50th (median)
    $60,330
    75th
    $75,920
    90th
    $77,230

    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

    Related occupations in Southern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,730
    Carpenters $45,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,140
    Construction and Building Inspectors $47,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Southern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Southern South Carolina is $29.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.08 or more per hour.

    Is Southern South Carolina above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Southern South Carolina is 3.2% 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 Southern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $42,040 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,150.