Helpers--Electricians Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $38,850 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.68
10th percentile $28,860
90th percentile $48,500
Employed locally 330
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,860
    25th
    $35,570
    50th (median)
    $38,850
    75th
    $44,760
    90th
    $48,500

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 47% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,260
    St. Louis, MO-IL $62,710
    Rhode Island $60,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,860
    Missouri $56,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,070

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,070
    Wisconsin $45,750
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $44,050
    Florence, SC $40,100
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $39,410
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $39,360

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,350
    Electricians $57,220
    Carpenters $50,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,320
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Electricians make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Charleston, SC is $18.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.13 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Helpers--Electricians salaries?

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Charleston, SC is 2.6% below the national median of $39,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Electricians in Charleston?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $28,860 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,570.