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How much does an electrical make in Charlotte?

$42,660a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $20.51 an hour or $3,555 a month.

Hourly
$20.51
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
152 of 232
Jobs in the area
830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,680Median: $42,660Highest 10%: $60,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,680$15.23
25th$38,530$18.52
Median$42,660$20.51
75th$49,480$23.79
90th$60,270$28.98

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Hickory, NC$47,940
Greensboro, NC$46,980
Winston-Salem, NC$45,800
Raleigh, NC$45,210
Asheville, NC$44,700
Durham, NC$43,950
Virginia Beach, VA$38,600
Rocky Mount, NC$37,850
Electrical salary in North Carolina Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Charlotte

Same field, median yearly pay.

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Power Distributor and Dispatcher$98,800
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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,150
Tool and Die Maker$62,440
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$62,400
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$61,780
Plant and System Operator$61,200
Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Charlotte?

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $20.51 ($42,660 a year).

Do electricals make more in Charlotte than the national average?

No: $42,660 against $45,850 nationally, 7% less.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $45,080, so Charlotte pays 5% less.

Where does Charlotte rank for electrical pay?

152 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Charlotte?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,270 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.