Electrician salary in Charlotte, NC
Median pay, Charlotte metro
$59,080/year
about $28.40 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $48,880 – $64,380
Half of electricians in the Charlotte metro area earn more than $59,080 a year and half earn less. That's 7% lower than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #24 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $43,770 | $21.04 |
| 25th | $48,880 | $23.50 |
| Median (50th) | $59,080 | $28.40 |
| 75th | $64,380 | $30.95 |
| 90th (top earners) | $76,310 | $36.69 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a electrician job in the Charlotte metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $48,880 ($23.50/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $48,880 to $64,380 ($23.50 to $30.95/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $64,380 ($30.95/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Union and non-union roles can pay differently, especially once benefits and pensions are counted.
- Ask whether travel time, tools and overtime are paid.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Charlotte metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.