salary$60,390 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Columbia, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,330per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,310per year
Jobs in the area1,170people work this job
Can a electrician afford Columbia?
OK. Rent of $1,394 a month takes 27.7% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Columbia, SC?
The median pay for a electrician in the Columbia, SC area is $60,390 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $45,330 and $78,310.
Can a electrician afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $1,394 a month takes 27.7% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Columbia, SC metro area.