Helpers--Electricians pay range in Asheville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,610 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Asheville earn between $36,880 and $45,920.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $40KMedian
- $46K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,590 | $3,466 | $20.00 |
| Median | $39,590 | $3,299 | $19.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,880 | $3,073 | $17.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,920 | $3,827 | $22.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Asheville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Asheville earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($40,990) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $41,590 | $39,590 | $35,370 | $48,610 | 340 |
| North Carolina | $40,990 | $39,880 | $31,810 | $48,670 | 6,770 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Asheville
On the average salary of $41,590, a single filer in Asheville takes home about $34,447 a year, or $2,871 a month and $1,325 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Asheville a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Asheville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $41,590 buys what about $43,096 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Asheville ($46,870). A typical home costs $428,742, or 10.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other North Carolina cities
Asheville ranks 5th of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($43,420).
- Raleigh$43,420
- Durham$43,310
- Charlotte$42,680
- Greensboro$42,190
- Asheville$41,590
- Rocky Mount$40,560
- Pinehurst$40,070
- Hickory$39,910
- Winston-Salem$39,760
- Fayetteville$39,590
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Asheville: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Asheville?
$19.99 an hour on average, and $19.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Asheville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Asheville?
About $34,447 a year ($2,871 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,590.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Asheville than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
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 47-3013; area Asheville, NC (11700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 4.62, this job is 4.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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