salary$59,080 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,310per year
Jobs in the area5,250people work this job
Can a electrician afford Charlotte?
Expensive. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 38.2% of the median electrician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Charlotte, NC?
The median pay for a electrician in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area is $59,080 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $43,770 and $76,310.
Can a electrician afford to live in Charlotte?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 38.2% of the median electrician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area.