Helpers--Electricians pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,340 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Wilmington earn between $35,190 and $44,100.
- $30K10th
- $35K25th
- $38KMedian
- $44K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,100 | $3,258 | $18.80 |
| Median | $37,720 | $3,143 | $18.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,190 | $2,932 | $16.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,100 | $3,675 | $21.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Wilmington earn 5% less than the North Carolina average ($40,990) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $39,100 | $37,720 | $29,650 | $46,340 | 320 |
| 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 Wilmington
On the average salary of $39,100, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $32,545 a year, or $2,712 a month and $1,252 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 Wilmington a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $39,100 buys what about $40,551 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 11.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 11th 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
- Wilmington$39,100
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 Wilmington: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Wilmington?
$18.80 an hour on average, and $18.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $32,545 a year ($2,712 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,100.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 4.08, this job is 4.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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