Helpers--Electricians Salary
In Goldsboro, NC, helpers--electricians earn $36,030 at the median, or about $17.32 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $45K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 88.46), which stretches that salary to about $40,730 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,244/month, about 49.7% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $36K get you in Goldsboro?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Goldsboro’s Regional Price Parity (88.46). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Goldsboro
Pay for helpers--electricians in Goldsboro runs about 16% below the U.S. median of $43K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,244/month, which is 50.8% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.46 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for helpers--electricianss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for helpers--electricians in metros near Goldsboro, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $43K | $44K |
| Raleigh-Cary | $45K | $46K |
| Greensboro-High Point | $43K | $46K |
| Winston-Salem | $38K | $41K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Goldsboro, NC
Entry-level helpers--electricians (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $45K or more, a $13K spread from bottom to top.
Helpers--Electricians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Helpers--Electricians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $61K | +43% | 560 |
| Missouri | $58K | +37% | 380 |
| Colorado | $56K | +32% | N/A |
| Connecticut | $56K | +31% | 390 |
| California | $52K | +22% | 3,120 |
| Oregon | $50K | +17% | 570 |
| Massachusetts | $48K | +13% | 610 |
| District of Columbia | $48K | +13% | 330 |
| New Mexico | $48K | +13% | 510 |
| Hawaii | $48K | +12% | N/A |
| Wisconsin | $47K | +11% | 1,180 |
| New York | $47K | +11% | 4,120 |
| Minnesota | $47K | +10% | N/A |
| Maine | $47K | +9% | 1,000 |
| Oklahoma | $46K | +8% | 1,630 |
| Kansas | $45K | +5% | 600 |
| New Jersey | $45K | +4% | 1,670 |
| Virginia | $45K | +4% | 2,180 |
| Texas | $44K | +4% | 7,320 |
| Michigan | $44K | +4% | 500 |
| Nevada | $44K | +3% | 440 |
| Arizona | $44K | +3% | 1,240 |
| Nebraska | $44K | +3% | 140 |
| Maryland | $44K | +3% | 1,010 |
| Illinois | $43K | +1% | 30 |
| Utah | $43K | +1% | 520 |
| Kentucky | $43K | +0% | 690 |
| Ohio | $42K | -2% | 810 |
| Iowa | $42K | -2% | 310 |
| North Carolina | $40K | -7% | 6,770 |
| Tennessee | $40K | -7% | 3,240 |
| Arkansas | $40K | -7% | 300 |
| Idaho | $39K | -7% | 250 |
| South Carolina | $39K | -8% | 2,000 |
| Georgia | $39K | -9% | 3,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $39K | -9% | 1,000 |
| Florida | $39K | -9% | 5,810 |
| Louisiana | $39K | -10% | 3,190 |
| Vermont | $38K | -11% | 130 |
| Delaware | $37K | -14% | 60 |
| Alabama | $36K | -14% | 2,630 |
| Montana | $36K | -15% | 40 |
| Indiana | $36K | -15% | 1,180 |
| Mississippi | $36K | -16% | 930 |
| South Dakota | $36K | -17% | 300 |
| New Hampshire | $35K | -19% | 130 |
| West Virginia | $34K | -21% | 210 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a helpers--electrician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Goldsboro?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $36K, rent takes 50.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,244/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $700/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for helpers--electricians in Goldsboro?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new helpers--electricians typically earn — is $32K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,900/month. At HUD’s $1,244/month FMR, rent would take 65% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is helpers--electrician a high-paying job in Goldsboro?
Local pay runs 16% below the national median — $36K here vs. $43K nationally. Cost of living is 12% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Goldsboro compare to the national average for helpers--electricians?
Goldsboro pays $36K median vs. the U.S. average of $43K — that’s -16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.46), the purchasing-power equivalent is $41K — below the national median.
How much do helpers--electricians make in Goldsboro, NC?
The median is $36,030 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,660, and experienced helpers--electricians can clear $45,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Goldsboro?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,447/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,244/month, which eats 50.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a helpers--electricians salary go in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro has a Regional Price Parity of 88.46 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median helpers--electricians salary is worth about $40,730 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do helpers--electricians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.