Electrician Jobs in South Carolina

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South Carolina Electrician Market Overview

South Carolina offers electrical opportunities across aerospace, nuclear power, automotive manufacturing, and tourism.Charleston leads with Boeing aerospace and port operations, while Columbiaanchors government and nuclear facilities. Greenville-Spartanburg provides automotive and advanced manufacturing, and coastal areas offer tourism and resort electrical work. Dominion Energy and Santee Cooper provide consistent utility electrical demand, with nuclear plants offering specialized high-paying opportunities.

Highest-Paying South Carolina Cities for Electricians

Nuclear Plant Areas

$35-55/hr
Nuclear • High security • Specialized training

Charleston Boeing Area

$30-45/hr
Aerospace • Manufacturing • Port operations

Greenville-Spartanburg

$28-42/hr
BMW • Automotive • Advanced manufacturing

Columbia

$26-38/hr
Government • Healthcare • University

Myrtle Beach Tourism

$24-36/hr
Resorts • Hotels • Seasonal premium

Military Bases

$26-40/hr
Defense • Security clearance • Benefits

South Carolina's Biggest Electrical Employers

Nuclear Power Plants

Dominion Energy, Duke Energy, Summer Nuclear, Oconee Nuclear

200+ electricians
$35-55/hour
Location: Statewide • Nuclear electrical • High security • Specialized training required

Boeing South Carolina

787 Dreamliner manufacturing, aerospace electrical systems

180+ electricians
$30-45/hour
Location: Charleston • Aircraft electrical • Aerospace manufacturing • High-tech systems

Automotive Manufacturing

BMW, Volvo, Michelin, Bridgestone, Continental

160+ electricians
$28-42/hour
Location: Greenville-Spartanburg • Automotive electrical • Manufacturing systems • Robotics

Dominion Energy & Santee Cooper

Major electric utilities, power plants, transmission

140+ electricians
$28-40/hour
Location: Statewide • Power generation • Transmission • Distribution • Smart grid

Healthcare & Tourism

MUSC, Prisma Health, Resort Hotels, Entertainment

120+ electricians
$24-36/hour
Location: Statewide • Hospital electrical • Resort systems • Entertainment venues

Industries Hiring Electricians in South Carolina

Nuclear Power

• Nuclear Plants: $35-55/hour
• Nuclear electrical systems
• High-security electrical work
• Specialized training & clearance

Aerospace & Defense

• Boeing/Military: $30-45/hour
• Aircraft electrical systems
• Aerospace manufacturing
• Military base electrical

Automotive Manufacturing

• BMW/Automotive: $28-42/hour
• Automotive electrical systems
• Manufacturing robotics
• Process control electrical

Tourism & Ports

• Tourism/Ports: $24-36/hour
• Resort electrical systems
• Port electrical infrastructure
• Entertainment venue electrical

South Carolina Electrical Licensing

Journeyman Electrician

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC + South Carolina electrical code
• Fees: $205 total ($155 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

• Nuclear Power: Nuclear electrical systems
• Aerospace: Aircraft electrical systems
• Automotive: Manufacturing electrical
• Port Systems: Marine electrical infrastructure
Authority: SC Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation • (803) 896-4686

Career Progression

Apprentice$16-26/hr
Journeyman$24-36/hr
Nuclear/Aerospace$30-55/hr
Master/Supervisor$35-50/hr

Best Times to Apply

Year-round: Nuclear & aerospace facilities
Spring/Summer: Tourism & construction peak
Fall: Manufacturing & automotive projects
Winter: Interior & maintenance work
Pro tip: Nuclear power experience provides the highest wages and opens doors to specialized energy sector jobs nationwide

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

Charleston Boeing Area

$30-45/hr
Home: $380k • Rent: $1,400

Greenville-Spartanburg

$28-42/hr
Home: $320k • Rent: $1,200

Columbia

$26-38/hr
Home: $280k • Rent: $1,100
South Carolina offers excellent electrical wages with affordable living costs - Nuclear and aerospace industries provide premium pay, while lower cost of living maximizes earnings potential in the Palmetto State.

Ready for South Carolina Electrical Work?

South Carolina offers exceptional electrical opportunities across nuclear power, aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and tourism with affordable living costs and diverse career paths. From Charleston's Boeing facility to nuclear plants statewide, the Palmetto State provides stable, well-paying careers for electricians seeking specialized industries and Southern lifestyle benefits.

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