Helpers--Electricians Salary in South Carolina

Helpers--electricians in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $43,000 a year) and the least in Myrtle Beach ($37,500), across the 8 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--electricians average at $40,570 and the median at $39,460 for 2,000 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,080.

Helpers--Electricians average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$43,000
Greenville$40,990
Sumter$40,290
Florence$39,630
Columbia$39,120
Spartanburg$39,030
Hilton Head Island$38,630
Myrtle Beach$37,500

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$43,000	$44,630	$38,380	$36,157	101
Greenville	$40,990	$38,380	$37,170	$34,593	93
Sumter	$40,290	$38,930	$36,830	$34,048	88
Florence	$39,630	$39,000	$37,380	$33,533	87
Columbia	$39,120	$37,670	$35,240	$33,133	94
Spartanburg	$39,030	$38,570	$36,090	$33,062	91
Hilton Head Island	$38,630	$38,500	$34,300	$32,749	98
Myrtle Beach	$37,500	$37,170	$34,330	$31,864	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Electricians salary in other states

Helpers--Electricians salary by city and state

More about pay in South Carolina

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.
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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