SOC 49-2092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers — North Carolina
North Carolina · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in North Carolina is $46,320 per year, 17.6% below the national median of $56,210.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in North Carolina is $46,320 per year, 17.6% below the national median of $56,210. Half of workers earn between $37,350 and $54,330. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,190 and the ninetieth at $60,200.
Employment stands at 750, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. North Carolina ranks number 37th out of 43 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Charlotte records the highest median at $46,690. Of the 745 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 516th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,190 | −39.2% |
| 25th | $37,350 | −33.6% |
| Median (50th) | $46,320 | −17.6% |
| 75th | $54,330 | −3.3% |
| 90th | $60,200 | +7.1% |
| Mean | $46,910 | −16.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | $46,690 | 260 | |
| 2 | Raleigh | $45,370 | 140 | |
| 3 | Greensboro | $45,310 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Carolina run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $46,320 goes as far as $49,120 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,120US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,320 a year, 17.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,190 to $60,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 750 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 37th of 43 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlotte, at $46,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in North Carolina?
The median annual wage is $46,320, or $22.27 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $56,210, so pay in North Carolina is 17.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Carolina earns more than $60,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,190 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Charlotte, at $46,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 750 jobs in this occupation in North Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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