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Electrician Salary
in South Carolina
Electricians in South Carolina (SC) earn a median of $55,400 a year, about $27 an hour. That runs roughly 10% below the national median for electricians, with most earning between $36,500 and $93,800.
Electrician pay by experience in South Carolina
- Apprentice$33,200$16/hr
Learning on the job under a licensed electrician, usually 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$55,400$27/hr
Licensed to work independently. The market's center of gravity.
- Master$75,300$36/hr
Can pull permits, run jobs, and supervise. Where the money is.
Electrician pay in South Carolina metros
- Charleston$55,200$27/hr
- Columbia$57,600$28/hr
- Greenville$56,100$27/hr
Licensing in South Carolina
Electricians are licensed at the state or local level, typically moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed person is legally required to pull permits and sign off on work.
Frequently asked
- How much do electricians make in South Carolina?
- Electricians in South Carolina earn a median of $55,400 per year, about $27 per hour. That is roughly 10% below the national median. Most earn between $36,500 and $93,800.
- What is the highest-paying place for electricians in South Carolina?
- Among South Carolina's major metros, Columbia tends to pay electricians the most, near $57,600 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a electrician in South Carolina?
- Yes. Electricians are licensed at the state or local level, typically moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed person is legally required to pull permits and sign off on work. Licensing in South Carolina is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
Electrician pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for South Carolina by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.