Helpers--Electricians pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,760 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Winston-Salem earn between $35,640 and $43,920.
- $31K10th
- $36K25th
- $38KMedian
- $44K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,760 | $3,313 | $19.12 |
| Median | $37,910 | $3,159 | $18.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,640 | $2,970 | $17.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,920 | $3,660 | $21.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Winston-Salem earn 3% less than the North Carolina average ($40,990) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $39,760 | $37,910 | $30,780 | $47,760 | 360 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $39,760, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $33,049 a year, or $2,754 a month and $1,271 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 Winston-Salem a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $39,760 buys what about $43,197 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 9th 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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$19.11 an hour on average, and $18.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $33,049 a year ($2,754 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,760.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 3.19, this job is 3.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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