Charlotte vs Raleigh: electrician pay
Charlotte pays more: median $59,080 vs $56,800 in Raleigh — a 4% gap on BLS OEWS May 2025. National median: $63,190.
Side by side
| Metro | 10th | Median | 90th | Median hourly | Employer-stated posting median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $43,770 | $59,080 | $76,310 | $28.40/hr | — |
| Raleigh | $45,700 | $56,800 | $73,760 | $27.31/hr | — |
Each metro in depth
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Questions people actually ask
Do electricians make more in Charlotte or Raleigh?
Charlotte: median $59,080 vs $56,800 in Raleigh, a 4% gap (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is the gap cost-of-living adjusted?
Not yet — the public cost-of-living index join is a deploy-day item; until then this page compares nominal BLS medians and the employer-stated posting medians for each metro.