Electrician Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median electrician in the Charlotte area earns $59,080 a year ($28.40 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($63,190) and 4% above the North Carolina median ($56,800). Half of the 5,250 electricians there earn between $48,880 and $64,380.
Median $59,080
10th: $43,77090th: $76,310
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,770 | $40,130 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $48,880 | $47,070 | $49,430 |
| Median | $59,080 | $56,800 | $63,190 |
| 75th percentile | $64,380 | $61,920 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $76,310 | $75,060 | $108,510 |
| Average | $59,100 | $56,850 | $71,490 |
| Jobs | 5,250 | 21,640 | 757,220 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 41st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for electrician pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($105,090).
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- Raleigh, NC: $56,800
- Portland, OR: $105,090
- Chicago, IL: $102,350
- Seattle, WA: $101,780
- San Francisco, CA: $92,830
- San Jose, CA: $91,030
- Detroit, MI: $81,990
- Minneapolis, MN: $81,890
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.