Electricians Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $50,210 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.14
10th percentile $37,830
90th percentile $73,080
Employed locally 980
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,830
    25th
    $46,520
    50th (median)
    $50,210
    75th
    $60,790
    90th
    $73,080

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 68% Median Electricians salary is 32% 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 Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$43,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,950
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,770
    Carpenters$48,340
    Helpers--Electricians$36,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Wilmington, NC is $24.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.32 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Wilmington, NC 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,830 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,520.