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How much does an electrical make in Columbia?

$39,560a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $19.02 an hour or $3,297 a month.

Hourly
$19.02
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
182 of 232
Jobs in the area
460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,790Median: $39,560Highest 10%: $51,030
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,790$16.73
25th$35,800$17.21
Median$39,560$19.02
75th$44,330$21.31
90th$51,030$24.53

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Spartanburg, SC$48,990
Charleston, SC$47,000
Augusta, GA$46,210
Greenville, SC$45,680
Charlotte, NC$42,660
Electrical salary in South Carolina Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$101,000
Power Plant Operator$79,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,420
Tool and Die Maker$70,620
Machinist$59,570
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,870
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,430
Molding$55,670
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$55,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,530
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $19.02 ($39,560 a year).

Do electricals make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $39,560 against $45,850 nationally, 14% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $46,210, so Columbia pays 14% less.

Where does Columbia rank for electrical pay?

182 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,030 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.