Helpers--Electricians pay range in Greenville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,400 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Greenville earn between $37,170 and $46,800.
- $32K10th
- $37K25th
- $38KMedian
- $47K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,990 | $3,416 | $19.71 |
| Median | $38,380 | $3,198 | $18.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,170 | $3,098 | $17.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,800 | $3,900 | $22.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Greenville vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Greenville earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($40,570) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $40,990 | $38,380 | $31,930 | $48,400 | 450 |
| 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 Greenville
On the average salary of $40,990, a single filer in Greenville takes home about $34,593 a year, or $2,883 a month and $1,330 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 Greenville a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Greenville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $40,990 buys what about $43,952 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Greenville ($46,580). A typical home costs $315,285, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other South Carolina cities
Greenville ranks 2nd of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($43,000).
- 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 Greenville: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Greenville?
$19.71 an hour on average, and $18.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Greenville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Greenville?
About $34,593 a year ($2,883 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,990.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Greenville than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC (24860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 2.56, this job is 2.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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