Electrician salary in South Carolina
The median annual wage for electricians in South Carolina is $58,740, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $63,190. South Carolina ranks 44 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$58,740
25th percentile
$47,910
75th percentile
$66,190
90th percentile
$77,800
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in South Carolina | 8,010 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in South Carolina | $59,030 |
| National median | $63,190 |
| National employment | 757,220 |
States with similar pay for electricians
- Texas: median $58,570
- New Mexico: median $58,390
- Georgia: median $58,320
- Kentucky: median $59,720
- Florida: median $57,250
- North Carolina: median $56,800
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Electricians" (47-2111), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.