Electricians Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,180 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.12
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $71,940
Employed locally 1,280
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $45,270
    50th (median)
    $50,180
    75th
    $58,610
    90th
    $71,940

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$65,920
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,970
    Carpenters$40,760
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,290
    Highway Maintenance Workers$43,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Western North Carolina is $24.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.38 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Western North Carolina is 19.5% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,270.