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 High Point?
OK. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 25.7% 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 High Point, 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 High Point?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 25.7% 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 Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area.