Helpers--Electricians pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for helpers--electricians is $18.97 an hour ($39,460 a year). About 2,000 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($42,670). South Carolina ranks 34th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--electricians in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.28 | $29,690 |
| 25% of workers | $17.55 | $36,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.97 | $39,460 |
| 75% of workers | $22.42 | $46,630 |
| 90% of workers | $23.68 | $49,260 |
Helpers--Electricians pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $44,630 | 390 |
| Florence | $39,000 | 50 |
| Sumter | $38,930 | 30 |
| Spartanburg | $38,570 | 110 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $38,500 | 90 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $38,380 | 450 |
| Columbia | $37,670 | 270 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $37,170 | 140 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for helpers--electricians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Electricians | $58,740 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $76,870 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $38,480 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $39,450 |
| Millwrights | $61,700 |
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