salary$58,380 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$73,090per year
Jobs in the area1,990people work this job
Can a electrician afford Greensboro?
Expensive. Rent of $1,496 a month takes 30.8% 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 Greensboro, NC?
The median pay for a electrician in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area is $58,380 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $43,430 and $73,090.
Can a electrician afford to live in Greensboro?
Typical rent of $1,496 a month takes 30.8% 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 Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area.