SOC 47-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Electricians — Charleston
Charleston-North Charleston, SC · 7 metro areas compared
At $44,630, median pay for Helpers--Electricians in Charleston, SC tracks the national median of $42,670 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $44,630, median pay for Helpers--Electricians in Charleston, SC tracks the national median of $42,670 closely. Pay ranges from under $31,020 at the tenth percentile to more than $50,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,380 to $47,680.
Employment stands at 390, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Florence records the highest median at $39,000. Of the 513 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 388th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,020 | −27.3% |
| 25th | $38,380 | −10.1% |
| Median (50th) | $44,630 | +4.6% |
| 75th | $47,680 | +11.7% |
| 90th | $50,190 | +17.6% |
| Mean | $43,000 | +0.8% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence | $39,000 | 50 | |
| 2 | Sumter | $38,930 | 30 | |
| 3 | Spartanburg | $38,570 | 110 | |
| 4 | Hilton Head Island | $38,500 | 90 | |
| 5 | Greenville | $38,380 | 450 | |
| 6 | Columbia | $37,670 | 270 | |
| 7 | Myrtle Beach | $37,170 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Charleston run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $44,630 goes as far as $47,631 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,631US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,630 a year, 4.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,020 to $50,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Florence, at $39,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Electricians in Charleston, SC?
The median annual wage is $44,630, or $21.46 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 $42,670, so pay in Charleston, SC is 4.6% higher. 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 Charleston, SC earns more than $50,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,020 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 Florence, at $39,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Charleston, SC. 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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