Helpers--Electricians pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,340 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Durham earn between $37,740 and $47,550.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $48K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,310 | $3,609 | $20.82 |
| Median | $43,920 | $3,660 | $21.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,740 | $3,145 | $18.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,550 | $3,962 | $22.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Durham earn 6% more than the North Carolina average ($40,990) and about the same as the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $43,310 | $43,920 | $36,620 | $50,340 | 280 |
| 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 Durham
On the average salary of $43,310, a single filer in Durham takes home about $35,760 a year, or $2,980 a month and $1,375 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 Durham a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $43,310 buys what about $44,388 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 9.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 2nd 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 Durham: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Durham?
$20.82 an hour on average, and $21.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Durham?
About $35,760 a year ($2,980 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,310.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Durham 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 1.96, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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