How much does an electrician make in North Carolina?
$56,800a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in North Carolina. That is $27.31 an hour or $4,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.31
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,130Median: $56,800Highest 10%: $75,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,130 | $19.29 | |
| 25th | $47,070 | $22.63 | |
| Median | $56,800 | $27.31 | |
| 75th | $61,920 | $29.77 | |
| 90th | $75,060 | $36.09 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $62,350 |
| Durham, NC | $59,220 |
| Charlotte, NC | $59,080 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $58,710 |
| Greensboro, NC | $58,380 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $57,690 |
| Raleigh, NC | $56,800 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $56,100 |
| Greenville, NC | $54,930 |
| Asheville, NC | $54,590 |
| Wilmington, NC | $54,080 |
| Hickory, NC | $53,730 |
| Burlington, NC | $51,400 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $51,230 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $48,470 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $45,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 46. New Mexico | $58,390 |
| 47. Georgia | $58,320 |
| 48. Florida | $57,250 |
| 49. North Carolina | $56,800 |
| 50. Alabama | $55,690 |
| 51. Arkansas | $49,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $27.31 ($56,800 a year).
Do electricians make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $56,800 against $63,190 nationally, 10% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for electrician pay?
North Carolina ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays electricians the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $62,350 a year.
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.