Electrician schools in North Carolina
We found 38 schools offering electrician training in North Carolina, with campuses in Asheville, Dublin, Wilmington, and Sanford and more. Electricians in North Carolina earn a median $56,800 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 38
- Public colleges
- 38
- Median pay in NC
- $56,800
- Cities with schools
- 26
24 electrician schools
School results
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +24
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson, NC · Public
- Electrician
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +14
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Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +26
James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC · Public
- Electrician
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +4
Electrician schools by city
- Charlotte (3 within 30 mi)
- Greensboro (4 within 30 mi)
- Fayetteville (3 within 30 mi)
- Cary (3 within 30 mi)
- Concord (3 within 30 mi)
- Greenville (3 within 30 mi)
- Gastonia (4 within 30 mi)
- Huntersville (4 within 30 mi)
- Wake Forest (3 within 30 mi)
- Rocky Mount (3 within 30 mi)
- Wilson (3 within 30 mi)
- Hickory (3 within 30 mi)
- Indian Trail (3 within 30 mi)
- Salisbury (3 within 30 mi)
- Statesville (3 within 30 mi)
- Asheboro (3 within 30 mi)
- Thomasville (4 within 30 mi)
- Shelby (3 within 30 mi)
- Albemarle (5 within 30 mi)
- Hamlet (3 within 30 mi)
- Williamston (3 within 30 mi)
- Spindale (3 within 30 mi)
- Hudson (3 within 30 mi)
- Troy (3 within 30 mi)
- Wentworth (3 within 30 mi)
- Polkton (4 within 30 mi)
What electricians earn in North Carolina
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Electrician salary in North CarolinaHow to become an electrician
- Median pay
- $56,800
- $27.31 an hour
- Typical range
- $40,130–$75,060
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NC
- 21,640
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +9.2%
- 72,700 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many electrician schools are in North Carolina?
We list 38 schools in North Carolina with electrician programs: 38 public colleges. Campuses are in Asheville, Dublin, Wilmington, Sanford, and Shelby.
Are there community college electrician programs in North Carolina?
Yes. 38 public colleges in North Carolina offer electrician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does electrician school cost in North Carolina?
Among the 37 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $995 to $15,002. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do electricians make in North Carolina?
The median pay for electricians in North Carolina is $56,800 a year, and most earn between $40,130 and $75,060, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a electrician school in North Carolina?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Electrician schools in other states
- California (58)
- Florida (38)
- Texas (32)
- Georgia (25)
- Pennsylvania (24)
- Oklahoma (20)
- Ohio (19)
- Puerto Rico (19)
- Illinois (18)
- Kentucky (16)
- Mississippi (15)
- Virginia (15)
- Kansas (14)
- Minnesota (14)
- Arizona (13)
- New Jersey (13)