Helpers--Electricians pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,690 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Raleigh earn between $38,800 and $46,720.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $45KMedian
- $47K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,420 | $3,618 | $20.88 |
| Median | $44,720 | $3,727 | $21.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,800 | $3,233 | $18.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,720 | $3,893 | $22.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Raleigh earn 6% more than the North Carolina average ($40,990) and about the same as the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $43,420 | $44,720 | $37,110 | $48,690 | 1,040 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $43,420, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $35,844 a year, or $2,987 a month and $1,379 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 Raleigh a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $43,420 buys what about $44,235 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 10.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 1st of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Raleigh: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Raleigh?
$20.88 an hour on average, and $21.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $35,844 a year ($2,987 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,420.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). 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 3.41, this job is 3.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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