Electricians pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,550 or more. The middle half of electricians in Wilmington earn between $45,910 and $60,050.
- $38K10th
- $46K25th
- $54KMedian
- $60K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,260 | $4,605 | $26.57 |
| Median | $54,080 | $4,507 | $26.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,910 | $3,826 | $22.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,050 | $5,004 | $28.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Electricians in Wilmington earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($56,850) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $55,260 | $54,080 | $37,680 | $75,550 | 910 |
| 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 Wilmington
On the average salary of $55,260, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $44,885 a year, or $3,740 a month and $1,726 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 Wilmington a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $55,260 buys what about $57,311 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 8.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 10th 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
- Wilmington$55,260
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 Wilmington: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Wilmington?
$26.57 an hour on average, and $26.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $44,885 a year ($3,740 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,260.
Do electricians earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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