Electricians pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,310 or more. The middle half of electricians in Charlotte earn between $48,880 and $64,380.
- $44K10th
- $49K25th
- $59KMedian
- $64K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,100 | $4,925 | $28.41 |
| Median | $59,080 | $4,923 | $28.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,880 | $4,073 | $23.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,380 | $5,365 | $30.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Electricians in Charlotte earn 4% more than the North Carolina average ($56,850) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $59,100 | $59,080 | $43,770 | $76,310 | 5,250 |
| North Carolina | $56,850 | $56,800 | $40,130 | $75,060 | 21,640 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $59,100, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $47,817 a year, or $3,985 a month and $1,839 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $48,064 | $4,005 |
| Working in NC | $47,817 | $3,985 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $59,100 buys what about $60,710 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 2nd of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($59,670).
- Durham$59,670
- Charlotte$59,100
- Rocky Mount$58,870
- Fayetteville$58,720
- Raleigh$57,080
- Asheville$56,720
- Greensboro$56,510
- Winston-Salem$56,140
- Hickory$55,970
- Wilmington$55,260
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Charlotte?
$28.41 an hour on average, and $28.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $47,817 a year ($3,985 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,100.
Do electricians earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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