Electrician Jobs in North Carolina

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North Carolina Electrician Market Overview

North Carolina offers electrical opportunities across banking, technology, manufacturing, and military sectors.Charlotte leads with major financial institutions and corporate headquarters, while Research Triangleanchors technology and pharmaceutical companies. Military bases provide specialized defense electrical work, and manufacturing facilities create industrial opportunities statewide. Duke Energy provides consistent utility electrical demand across the state, with growing renewable energy projects.

Highest-Paying North Carolina Cities for Electricians

Charlotte

$28-42/hr
Banking • Corporate • Data centers

Research Triangle

$26-38/hr
Tech • Pharma • Universities

Military Areas

$30-40/hr
Fort Bragg • Camp Lejeune • Security clearance

Greensboro

$24-34/hr
Manufacturing • Healthcare • Logistics

Asheville

$23-33/hr
Tourism • Healthcare • Manufacturing

Wilmington

$24-34/hr
Port • Chemical • Film industry

North Carolina's Biggest Electrical Employers

Duke Energy

Major electric utility, nuclear plants, power generation

450+ electricians
$32-45/hour
Location: Statewide • Nuclear plants • Power generation • Transmission • Smart grid

Financial Institutions

Bank of America, Wells Fargo, First Citizens Bank

300+ electricians
$28-42/hour
Location: Charlotte • Corporate facilities • Data centers • Financial systems

Military Installations

Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune, Seymour Johnson AFB

280+ electricians
$30-40/hour
Location: Statewide • Security clearance • Military electrical • Base infrastructure

Research Triangle Companies

IBM, Cisco, GlaxoSmithKline, Biogen, Duke University

250+ electricians
$26-38/hour
Location: Raleigh-Durham • Tech facilities • Research labs • University electrical

Manufacturing Companies

BMW, Toyota, Caterpillar, Honeywell, Nucor Steel

220+ electricians
$26-38/hour
Location: Statewide • Automotive • Heavy industry • Steel production • Aerospace

Industries Hiring Electricians in North Carolina

Banking & Finance

• Charlotte Banks: $28-42/hour
• Corporate facility electrical
• Data center electrical systems
• Financial trading floor systems

Technology & Research

• Research Triangle: $26-38/hour
• Tech facility electrical
• Laboratory electrical systems
• University research electrical

Manufacturing & Automotive

• BMW/Toyota: $26-38/hour
• Automotive plant electrical
• Industrial automation
• Heavy machinery electrical

Military & Aerospace

• Military Bases: $30-40/hour
• Defense facility electrical
• Security clearance electrical
• Aerospace electrical systems

North Carolina Electrical Licensing

Journeyman Electrician

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC + North Carolina electrical code
• Fees: $210 total ($160 app + $50 exam)
• License valid for 3 years

Master Electrician

• 4 years journeyman experience
• Master exam + business knowledge
• Can supervise and contract
• Required for electrical contracting

High-Value Specializations

• Security Clearance: Military base electrical
• Financial Systems: Banking facility electrical
• Industrial Automation: Manufacturing electrical
• Data Center: Critical power systems
Authority: NC Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors • (919) 733-9042

Career Progression

Apprentice$16-24/hr
Journeyman$23-34/hr
Specialized/Clearance$28-42/hr
Master/Supervisor$32-48/hr

Best Times to Apply

Year-round: Banking & utilities
Spring: Construction & manufacturing
Summer: Research Triangle projects
Fall: Military & government fiscal year
Pro tip: Security clearance for military work opens doors to defense contractors nationwide

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

Charlotte

$28-42/hr
Home: $380k • Rent: $1,400

Raleigh-Durham

$26-38/hr
Home: $420k • Rent: $1,300

Greensboro

$24-34/hr
Home: $240k • Rent: $900
North Carolina offers competitive electrical wages with moderate living costs - Strong job market in banking, tech, and manufacturing with growing opportunities in renewable energy.

Ready for North Carolina Electrical Work?

North Carolina offers diverse electrical opportunities across banking, technology, manufacturing, and military sectors with strong economic growth and business-friendly environment. From Charlotte's financial district to Research Triangle's innovation hub, the Tar Heel State provides stable, growing careers for electricians seeking advancement in dynamic industries.

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