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Electrician Salary in North Carolina: Pay by City
Electricians in North Carolina earned a median $27.31 an hour, or $56,800 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $22.63 to $29.77 an hour, and the top tenth earned $36.09 or more. That is 10% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $19.29
- 25th
- $22.63
- Median
- $27.31
- 75th
- $29.77
- 90th
- $36.09
- 10th
- $40,130
- 25th
- $47,070
- Median
- $56,800
- 75th
- $61,920
- 90th
- $75,060
Which North Carolina cities pay electricians the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $28.47 an hour; Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton has the lowest, $25.83.[1]
- Durham-Chapel Hill$28.47 · 1,160
- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia$28.41 · 5,250
- Greensboro-High Point$28.07 · 1,990
- Fayetteville$27.74 · 680
- Raleigh-Cary$27.31 · 3,740
- Winston-Salem$26.97 · 1,120
- Greenville$26.41 · 480
- Asheville$26.25 · 860
- Wilmington$26.00 · 910
- Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton$25.83 · 570
The 10 largest of 15 metro areas with electrician data, by employment.
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in North Carolina?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $75,060 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19.29 | $40,130 |
| 25th | $22.63 | $47,070 |
| Median | $27.31 | $56,800 |
| 75th | $29.77 | $61,920 |
| 90th | $36.09 | $75,060 |
| Mean | $27.33 | $56,850 |
How much do new electricians make in North Carolina?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in North Carolina earned $19.29 an hour or less ($40,130 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.63 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in North Carolina?
Projections Central expects North Carolina to go from 25,830 electrician jobs in 2024 to 28,510 in 2034, a change of 10.4%, with about 2,590 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 25,830 | 28,510 | 10.4% | 2,590 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in North Carolina?
Electricians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in North Carolina. General contractors have the highest median, $36.19 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.19 | $75,270 | 32,460 |
| HVAC Technicians | $27.53 | $57,260 | 15,230 |
| Plumbers | $27.44 | $57,080 | 14,510 |
| Electricians | $27.31 | $56,800 | 21,640 |
| Roofers | $23.56 | $49,010 | 3,060 |
Where to train in North Carolina
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, North Carolina, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)