Helpers--Electricians pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,130 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Charlotte earn between $37,170 and $47,080.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $43KMedian
- $47K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,680 | $3,557 | $20.52 |
| Median | $42,670 | $3,556 | $20.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,170 | $3,098 | $17.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,080 | $3,923 | $22.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Charlotte earn 4% more than the North Carolina average ($40,990) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $42,680 | $42,670 | $35,560 | $50,130 | 1,500 |
| 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 Charlotte
On the average salary of $42,680, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $35,279 a year, or $2,940 a month and $1,357 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% 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 | $35,908 | $2,992 |
| Working in NC | $35,279 | $2,940 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for helpers--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 $42,680 buys what about $43,843 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 9.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 3rd 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 Charlotte: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Charlotte?
$20.52 an hour on average, and $20.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $35,279 a year ($2,940 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,680.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 2.69, this job is 2.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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