Electricians Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $51,410 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.72
10th percentile $37,460
90th percentile $64,950
Employed locally 1,180
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,460
    25th
    $45,870
    50th (median)
    $51,410
    75th
    $61,180
    90th
    $64,950

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 80% Median Electricians salary is 20% 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 Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,310
    Carpenters $48,190
    Helpers--Electricians $36,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Winston?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Winston, NC is $24.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.78 or more per hour.

    Is Winston above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Winston, NC is 17.5% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,460 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,870.