Electricians pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,350 or more. The middle half of electricians in Burlington earn between $45,390 and $60,020.
- $38K10th
- $45K25th
- $51KMedian
- $60K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,890 | $4,491 | $25.91 |
| Median | $51,400 | $4,283 | $24.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,390 | $3,782 | $21.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,020 | $5,002 | $28.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Burlington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Electricians in Burlington earn 5% less than the North Carolina average ($56,850) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $53,890 | $51,400 | $37,500 | $72,350 | 230 |
| North Carolina | $56,850 | $56,800 | $40,130 | $75,060 | 21,640 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Burlington
On the average salary of $53,890, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $43,839 a year, or $3,653 a month and $1,686 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Burlington a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.2), so the average $53,890 buys what about $57,824 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($44,010). A typical home costs $298,353, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other North Carolina cities
Burlington ranks 12th of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($59,670).
- 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
- Burlington$53,890
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Burlington: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Burlington?
$25.91 an hour on average, and $24.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Burlington?
About $43,839 a year ($3,653 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,890.
Do electricians earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
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; area Burlington, NC (15500). 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 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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