North Carolina
Electrician pay in North Carolina
What electricians earn in North Carolina: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 16 metro areas, plus job counts and 108 listed training programs.
- $56,850Average pay (state)
- $40,130Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $56,800Median pay (state)
- $75,060Top 10% earn over
21,640 jobs in North Carolina · 108 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in North Carolina
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $40,130 | $47,070 | $56,800 | $61,920 | $75,060 | $56,850 | 21,640 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $43,970 | $49,410 | $62,350 | $73,670 | $81,280 | $63,030 | 5,740 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $46,160 | $49,820 | $59,220 | $64,010 | $75,800 | $59,670 | 1,160 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $43,770 | $48,880 | $59,080 | $64,380 | $76,310 | $59,100 | 5,250 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $39,480 | $45,660 | $58,710 | $70,050 | $79,150 | $58,870 | 340 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $43,430 | $47,720 | $58,380 | $61,530 | $73,090 | $56,510 | 1,990 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $40,090 | $46,870 | $57,690 | $66,580 | $83,370 | $58,720 | 680 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $45,700 | $48,740 | $56,800 | $61,820 | $73,760 | $57,080 | 3,740 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $38,550 | $46,560 | $56,100 | $60,490 | $72,350 | $56,140 | 1,120 |
| Greenville, NC | $44,840 | $45,650 | $54,930 | $58,600 | $64,210 | $54,110 | 480 |
| Asheville, NC | $41,190 | $47,850 | $54,590 | $61,960 | $76,870 | $56,720 | 860 |
| Wilmington, NC | $37,680 | $45,910 | $54,080 | $60,050 | $75,550 | $55,260 | 910 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $39,480 | $46,630 | $53,730 | $64,940 | $75,570 | $55,970 | 570 |
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Programs
Top training programs in North Carolina
We matched 108 programs in North Carolina: 104 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 4 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Electrician | Asheville, NC | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $2,882–$9,026 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Electrician | Asheville, NC | Associate degree | 3 | $2,882–$9,026 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Electrician | Asheville, NC | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 43 | $2,882–$9,026 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Bladen Community College Electrician | Dublin, NC | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $2,638–$8,782 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Bladen Community College Electrician | Dublin, NC | Associate degree | 6 | $2,638–$8,782 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Bladen Community College Electrician | Dublin, NC | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 10 | $2,638–$8,782 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Electrician | Hudson, NC | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $2,620–$8,764 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Electrician | Hudson, NC | Associate degree | 2 | $2,620–$8,764 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Electrician | Hudson, NC | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | $2,620–$8,764 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Cape Fear Community College Electrician | Wilmington, NC | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $2,772–$8,916 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
Related resources
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Electrician apprenticeships and sponsorsThe apprenticeship route, sponsors and how to apply · not duplicated here. · RegisteredTradeSchools.comGI Bill-approved electrical programsElectrical schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.comElectrician career path for veteransFrom military service to an electrical apprenticeship. · MilitaryToTrades.com
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.