Electricians pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,660 or more. The middle half of electricians in Charleston earn between $48,970 and $66,160.
- $46K10th
- $49K25th
- $59KMedian
- $66K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,360 | $4,947 | $28.54 |
| Median | $59,010 | $4,918 | $28.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,970 | $4,081 | $23.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,160 | $5,513 | $31.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Charleston vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Electricians in Charleston earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($59,030) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $59,360 | $59,010 | $45,560 | $75,660 | 1,480 |
| South Carolina | $59,030 | $58,740 | $44,330 | $77,800 | 8,010 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $59,360, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $48,256 a year, or $4,021 a month and $1,856 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 Charleston a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $59,360 buys what about $58,794 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($49,150). A typical home costs $435,877, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other South Carolina cities
Charleston ranks 4th of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Columbia pays the most ($62,340).
- Columbia$62,340
- Spartanburg$61,970
- Greenville$61,220
- Charleston$59,360
- Hilton Head Island$56,470
- Florence$56,330
- Sumter$55,830
- Myrtle Beach$52,890
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 Charleston: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Charleston?
$28.54 an hour on average, and $28.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Charleston?
About $48,256 a year ($4,021 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,360.
Do electricians earn more in Charleston 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC (16700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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