Electricians pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,350 or more. The middle half of electricians in Winston-Salem earn between $46,560 and $60,490.
- $39K10th
- $47K25th
- $56KMedian
- $60K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,140 | $4,678 | $26.99 |
| Median | $56,100 | $4,675 | $26.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,560 | $3,880 | $22.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,490 | $5,041 | $29.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Electricians in Winston-Salem earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($56,850) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $56,140 | $56,100 | $38,550 | $72,350 | 1,120 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $56,140, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $45,557 a year, or $3,796 a month and $1,752 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $56,140 buys what about $60,993 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 8th 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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$26.99 an hour on average, and $26.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $45,557 a year ($3,796 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,140.
Do electricians earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). 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 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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