Helpers--Electricians pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,470 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Burlington earn between $29,190 and $38,430.
- $29K10th
- $29K25th
- $35KMedian
- $38K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,860 | $2,988 | $17.24 |
| Median | $35,140 | $2,928 | $16.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,190 | $2,432 | $14.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,430 | $3,202 | $18.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Burlington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Burlington earn 13% less than the North Carolina average ($40,990) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $35,860 | $35,140 | $29,190 | $47,470 | 150 |
| 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 Burlington
On the average salary of $35,860, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $30,071 a year, or $2,506 a month and $1,157 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Burlington a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.2), so the average $35,860 buys what about $38,478 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($44,010). A typical home costs $298,353, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other North Carolina cities
Burlington ranks 15th 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
- Burlington$35,860
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 Burlington: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Burlington?
$17.24 an hour on average, and $16.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Burlington?
About $30,071 a year ($2,506 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,860.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Burlington, NC (15500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.2%.
- 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 5.42, this job is 5.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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