Helpers--Electricians pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,190 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Charleston earn between $38,380 and $47,680.
- $31K10th
- $38K25th
- $45KMedian
- $48K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,000 | $3,583 | $20.67 |
| Median | $44,630 | $3,719 | $21.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,380 | $3,198 | $18.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,680 | $3,973 | $22.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Charleston vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Charleston earn 6% more than the South Carolina average ($40,570) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $43,000 | $44,630 | $31,020 | $50,190 | 390 |
| South Carolina | $40,570 | $39,460 | $29,690 | $49,260 | 2,000 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $43,000, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $36,157 a year, or $3,013 a month and $1,391 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 Charleston a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $43,000 buys what about $42,590 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($49,150). A typical home costs $435,877, or 10.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other South Carolina cities
Charleston ranks 1st of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charleston$43,000
- Greenville$40,990
- Sumter$40,290
- Florence$39,630
- Columbia$39,120
- Spartanburg$39,030
- Hilton Head Island$38,630
- Myrtle Beach$37,500
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 Charleston: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Charleston?
$20.68 an hour on average, and $21.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Charleston?
About $36,157 a year ($3,013 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,000.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Charleston 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC (16700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 2.39, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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