Helpers--Electricians pay range in Hilton Head Island
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,840 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Hilton Head Island earn between $34,300 and $43,070.
- $26K10th
- $34K25th
- $38KMedian
- $43K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,630 | $3,219 | $18.57 |
| Median | $38,500 | $3,208 | $18.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,300 | $2,858 | $16.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,070 | $3,589 | $20.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Hilton Head Island vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Hilton Head Island earn 5% less than the South Carolina average ($40,570) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island | $38,630 | $38,500 | $26,140 | $49,840 | 90 |
| South Carolina | $40,570 | $39,460 | $29,690 | $49,260 | 2,000 |
| 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 Hilton Head Island
On the average salary of $38,630, a single filer in Hilton Head Island takes home about $32,749 a year, or $2,729 a month and $1,260 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hilton Head Island a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hilton Head Island area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.0), so the average $38,630 buys what about $39,412 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Hilton Head Island ($43,850). A typical home costs $527,324, or 13.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other South Carolina cities
Hilton Head Island ranks 7th of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($43,000).
- 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
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 Hilton Head Island: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Hilton Head Island?
$18.57 an hour on average, and $18.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Hilton Head Island?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Hilton Head Island?
About $32,749 a year ($2,729 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,630.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Hilton Head Island than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than 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 Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC (25940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 2.61, this job is 2.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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