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Electricians average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$59,670
- Charlotte$59,100
- Rocky Mount$58,870
- Fayetteville$58,720
- Raleigh$57,080
- Asheville$56,720
- Greensboro$56,510
- Winston-Salem$56,140
- Hickory$55,970
- Wilmington$55,260
- Greenville$54,110
- Burlington$53,890
- Jacksonville$53,520
- Goldsboro$53,460
- Pinehurst$50,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $59,670 | $59,220 | $49,820 | $48,253 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $59,100 | $59,080 | $48,880 | $47,817 | 97 |
| Rocky Mount | $58,870 | $58,710 | $45,660 | $47,642 | 88 |
| Fayetteville | $58,720 | $57,690 | $46,870 | $47,527 | 92 |
| Raleigh | $57,080 | $56,800 | $48,740 | $46,275 | 98 |
| Asheville | $56,720 | $54,590 | $47,850 | $46,000 | 97 |
| Greensboro | $56,510 | $58,380 | $47,720 | $45,840 | 93 |
| Winston-Salem | $56,140 | $56,100 | $46,560 | $45,557 | 92 |
| Hickory | $55,970 | $53,730 | $46,630 | $45,427 | 88 |
| Wilmington | $55,260 | $54,080 | $45,910 | $44,885 | 96 |
| Greenville | $54,110 | $54,930 | $45,650 | $44,007 | 88 |
| Burlington | $53,890 | $51,400 | $45,390 | $43,839 | 93 |
| Jacksonville | $53,520 | $48,470 | $44,900 | $43,557 | 92 |
| Goldsboro | $53,460 | $51,230 | $42,500 | $43,511 | 88 |
| Pinehurst | $50,900 | $45,650 | $45,650 | $41,556 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 47-2111.
- 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.
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