What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Electrical Designer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Electrical Designer?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Electrical Designer roles, with salaries approximately 5% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Electrical Designer's salary?

An Assistant Electrical Designer's salary grows with experience: starting around $85,454 for beginners, reaching about $87,444 at mid-level, and approach $95,732 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Electrical Designer?

Assistant Electrical Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Electrical Designer roles are District of Columbia $109,319, California $108,904, Massachusetts $107,452. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Electrical Designer roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Electrical Designer level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Lead Designer: $152,300; Electrical and Instrumentation Designer: $108,391; Senior Electrical Designer: $85,764; Electrical Designer III: $84,308; Electrical Engineer Designer: $82,529.

Assistant Electrical Designer Salary in South Carolina

How much does an Assistant Electrical Designer make in South Carolina? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Electrical Designer in South Carolina is $92,514 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, an Assistant Electrical Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $117,106
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,082 to $105,386
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,763

10% $68,763

50% (Median) $92,514

90% $117,106

Assistant Electrical Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,386	$8,782	$2,027	$51
Average	$92,514	$7,709	$1,779	$44
25th Percentile	$80,082	$6,673	$1,540	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Electrical Designer Salaries

An Assistant Electrical Designer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Electrical Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Electrical Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $85,454
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,852
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,444
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,978
Expert (over 8 years): $95,732

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Electrical Designer	less than 1 year	$85,454
Early Career Level Assistant Electrical Designer	1-2 years	$85,852
Mid-Level Level Assistant Electrical Designer	2-4 years	$87,444
Senior-Level Level Assistant Electrical Designer	5-8 years	$91,978
Expert Level Assistant Electrical Designer	over 8 years	$95,732

How Do Assistant Electrical Designer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Electrical Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $109,319.
California: $108,904.
Massachusetts: $107,452.

District of Columbia $109,319 California $108,904 Massachusetts $107,452 Washington $107,057 New Jersey $107,018 Alaska $106,880 Connecticut $105,517 New York $104,964

Hawaii $103,197 Rhode Island $102,368 Maryland $101,805 Minnesota $101,035 Colorado $100,739 Illinois $100,640 Oregon $100,265 Delaware $99,988

New Hampshire $99,814 Virginia $99,425 Pennsylvania $98,290 Nevada $97,717 North Dakota $97,530 Michigan $97,233 Wisconsin $97,125 Vermont $96,908

Texas $96,305 Maine $96,266 Arizona $96,207 Ohio $96,137 Georgia $95,229 Indiana $94,775 Wyoming $94,686 Utah $94,548

Iowa $94,489 Kansas $94,015 Louisiana $93,876 North Carolina $93,827 Missouri $93,807 Florida $93,422 Montana $93,215 Nebraska $93,017

Kentucky $92,909 South Carolina $92,514 Tennessee $92,267 Idaho $92,168 New Mexico $91,448 Oklahoma $91,290 Alabama $90,707 South Dakota $89,730

Arkansas $89,196 West Virginia $88,910 Mississippi $88,051

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Electrical Designer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Spartanburg: $92,178
Boiling Springs: $92,182
Arcadia: $92,178

Spartanburg, SC $92,178

Boiling Springs, SC $92,182

Arcadia, SC $92,178

Buffalo, SC $91,747

Campobello, SC $91,552

Chesnee, SC $91,928

Clifton, SC $92,166

Clinton, SC $90,714

Converse, SC $92,189

Cowpens, SC $92,057

Cross Anchor, SC $91,538

Cross Hill, SC $89,920

Drayton, SC $92,180

Duncan, SC $91,953

Enoree, SC $91,571

Fairforest, SC $92,178

Fingerville, SC $91,837

Gaffney, SC $92,302

Glendale, SC $92,202

Alcolu, SC $87,352

Ballentine, SC $91,110

Bamberg, SC $89,110

Batesburg, SC $90,264

Bethune, SC $89,335

Bishopville, SC $88,366

Blackstock, SC $91,729

Blair, SC $91,095

Blythewood, SC $90,970

Bowman, SC $89,103

Camden, SC $89,873

Cameron, SC $88,926

Carlisle, SC $91,396

Cassatt, SC $89,296

Cayce, SC $91,191

Chapin, SC $90,790

Chappells, SC $89,577

Cope, SC $89,387

Cordova, SC $89,623

Dalzell, SC $88,129

Davis Station, SC $88,107

Denmark, SC $89,320

Eastover, SC $90,047

Elgin, SC $90,739

Elliott, SC $88,050

Elloree, SC $88,971

Eutawville, SC $89,479

Gable, SC $87,355

Gadsden, SC $90,053

Gaston, SC $90,982

Gilbert, SC $90,673

Great Falls, SC $92,344

Greeleyville, SC $88,346

Heath Springs, SC $91,713

Holly Hill, SC $89,343

Hopkins, SC $90,917

Horatio, SC $89,287

Irmo, SC $90,989

Jenkinsville, SC $90,942

Kershaw, SC $90,050

Lamar, SC $88,431

Leesville, SC $90,509

Lexington, SC $91,069

Liberty Hill, SC $91,083

Little Mountain, SC $90,731

Lugoff, SC $90,324

Lydia, SC $88,537

Lynchburg, SC $87,800

Ehrhardt, SC $88,553

Lodge, SC $88,572

Mc Bee, SC $89,426

Manning, SC $87,812

Mayesville, SC $87,403

Monetta, SC $90,168

Neeses, SC $90,033

Newberry, SC $90,135

New Zion, SC $87,664

North, SC $90,229

Norway, SC $89,532

Olanta, SC $88,235

Orangeburg, SC $89,391

Peak, SC $90,882

Pelion, SC $90,617

Pinewood, SC $88,072

New Ellenton, SC $90,933

Allendale, SC $89,248

Barnwell, SC $89,701

Hilda, SC $89,416

Bath, SC $91,369

Blackville, SC $89,432

Bradley, SC $89,747

Clarks Hill, SC $91,048

Clearwater, SC $91,369

Edgefield, SC $90,628

Elko, SC $89,886

Fairfax, SC $88,956

Gloverville, SC $91,302

Graniteville, SC $91,257

Jackson, SC $91,234

Johnston, SC $90,442

Langley, SC $91,345

Mc Cormick, SC $89,961

Martin, SC $89,422

Modoc, SC $90,710

Montmorenci, SC $90,755

Mount Carmel, SC $89,339

North Augusta, SC $91,369

Beech Island, SC $91,369

Olar, SC $89,048

Parksville, SC $90,548

Plum Branch, SC $90,452

Sycamore, SC $89,018

Trenton, SC $90,880

Troy, SC $90,202

Ulmer, SC $89,000

Vaucluse, SC $91,192

Warrenville, SC $91,285

Williston, SC $90,128

Windsor, SC $90,404

Beaufort, SC $90,529

Ladys Island, SC $90,215

Okatie, SC $91,002

Bluffton, SC $91,392

Brunson, SC $88,697

Coosawhatchie, SC $90,308

Crocketville, SC $88,945

Dale, SC $89,995

Daufuskie Island, SC $91,470

Early Branch, SC $89,484

Estill, SC $89,430

Saint Helena Island, SC $90,400

Furman, SC $89,671

Garnett, SC $90,092

Gifford, SC $89,113

Hampton, SC $89,076

Hilton Head Island, SC $91,047

Hardeeville, SC $91,600

Islandton, SC $88,733

Lobeco, SC $90,053

Luray, SC $88,777

Miley, SC $88,632

Pineland, SC $90,154

Port Royal, SC $90,629

Ridgeland, SC $90,679

Scotia, SC $89,685

Seabrook, SC $89,962

Sheldon, SC $90,401

Tillman, SC $90,584

Varnville, SC $89,285

Yemassee, SC $89,581

Clemson, SC $90,680

Cleveland, SC $90,835

Conestee, SC $91,372

Donalds, SC $90,607

Inman, SC $91,961

Joanna, SC $90,414

Jonesville, SC $91,998

Kinards, SC $89,786

Landrum, SC $90,991

Laurens, SC $90,708

Lockhart, SC $92,024

Lyman, SC $91,658

Mayo, SC $92,036

Moore, SC $92,168

Mountville, SC $90,052

Pacolet, SC $92,053

Pacolet Mills, SC $92,074

Pauline, SC $91,992

Reidville, SC $91,902

Roebuck, SC $92,135

Startex, SC $92,125

Una, SC $92,178

Union, SC $91,664

Waterloo, SC $90,251

Wellford, SC $92,100

White Stone, SC $92,194

Woodruff, SC $91,799

Charleston, SC $93,758

Charleston Afb, SC $93,758

North Charleston, SC $93,758

Hanahan, SC $93,758

Adams Run, SC $92,319

Awendaw, SC $92,923

Bethera, SC $91,920

Bonneau, SC $90,974

Branchville, SC $88,974

Canadys, SC $89,941

Cordesville, SC $92,432

Cottageville, SC $91,676

Cross, SC $89,917

Dorchester, SC $90,762

Edisto Island, SC $92,047

Due West, SC $90,236

Easley, SC $91,234

Fair Play, SC $90,005

Fountain Inn, SC $91,145

Gray Court, SC $90,990

Greenwood, SC $89,938

Greer, SC $91,332

Hodges, SC $90,205

Honea Path, SC $90,793

Iva, SC $89,937

La France, SC $90,760

Liberty, SC $90,994

Long Creek, SC $89,463

Lowndesville, SC $89,971

Marietta, SC $90,989

Mauldin, SC $91,335

Mountain Rest, SC $89,680

Newry, SC $90,521

Ninety Six, SC $89,821

Norris, SC $90,856

Pelzer, SC $91,122

Pendleton, SC $90,805

Pickens, SC $90,901

Seneca, SC $90,501

Piedmont, SC $91,266

Richland, SC $90,228

Salem, SC $90,318

Sandy Springs, SC $90,684

Simpsonville, SC $91,193

Six Mile, SC $90,672

Slater, SC $91,115

Starr, SC $90,333

Sunset, SC $90,598

Tamassee, SC $89,913

Taylors, SC $91,258

Tigerville, SC $91,095

Townville, SC $90,384

Travelers Rest, SC $91,098

Walhalla, SC $90,107

Ware Shoals, SC $90,745

Westminster, SC $89,848

West Union, SC $90,345

Williamston, SC $91,011

Blacksburg, SC $93,153

Bowling Green, SC $94,464

Catawba, SC $94,551

Chester, SC $93,221

Fort Mill, SC $94,508

Chesterfield, SC $89,509

Clover, SC $94,514

Edgemoor, SC $94,525

Fort Lawn, SC $93,672

Hickory Grove, SC $92,532

Jefferson, SC $89,836

Lancaster, SC $93,235

Lando, SC $94,377

Mc Connells, SC $94,066

Mount Croghan, SC $89,964

Pageland, SC $91,545

Richburg, SC $93,603

Rock Hill, SC $95,150

Ruby, SC $89,764

Sharon, SC $92,874

Smyrna, SC $92,998

Van Wyck, SC $94,435

York, SC $94,289

Aiken, SC $90,856

Folly Beach, SC $93,758

Walterboro, SC $90,036

Williams, SC $89,036

Florence, SC $88,802

Andrews, SC $88,966

Aynor, SC $88,722

Bennettsville, SC $88,503

Blenheim, SC $88,615

Cades, SC $88,025

Centenary, SC $88,427

Cheraw, SC $89,439

Clio, SC $88,480

Conway, SC $88,718

Coward, SC $88,618

Darlington, SC $88,782

Dillon, SC $88,491

Effingham, SC $88,759

Fork, SC $88,466

Galivants Ferry, SC $88,704

Green Sea, SC $88,585

Gresham, SC $88,514

Hamer, SC $88,626

Hartsville, SC $88,825

Hemingway, SC $88,645

Johnsonville, SC $88,313

Kingstree, SC $88,709

Lake City, SC $88,235

Lake View, SC $88,635

Lane, SC $88,888

Latta, SC $88,610

Little River, SC $89,195

Little Rock, SC $88,565

Longs, SC $88,931

Loris, SC $88,681

Mc Coll, SC $88,866

Marion, SC $88,545

Myrtle Beach, SC $88,950

Minturn, SC $88,496

Mullins, SC $88,493

Murrells Inlet, SC $88,735

Nesmith, SC $88,599

Nichols, SC $88,559

North Myrtle Beach, SC $89,174

Pamplico, SC $88,528

Patrick, SC $89,387

Pawleys Island, SC $88,585

Rains, SC $88,518

Salters, SC $88,898

Scranton, SC $88,464

Sellers, SC $88,585

Society Hill, SC $88,550

Tatum, SC $88,838

Wallace, SC $89,131

Greenville, SC $91,369

Abbeville, SC $89,875

Anderson, SC $90,735

Belton, SC $90,863

Calhoun Falls, SC $89,527

Central, SC $90,764

Georgetown, SC $88,884

Goose Creek, SC $93,521

Green Pond, SC $90,994

Grover, SC $89,882

Harleyville, SC $89,675

Hollywood, SC $92,790

Huger, SC $92,636

Isle Of Palms, SC $93,740

Jacksonboro, SC $91,615

Jamestown, SC $91,308

Johns Island, SC $93,758

Ladson, SC $93,292

Mc Clellanville, SC $91,377

Moncks Corner, SC $91,968

Mount Pleasant, SC $93,758

Pineville, SC $89,166

Pinopolis, SC $90,934

Ravenel, SC $93,373

Reevesville, SC $89,223

Ridgeville, SC $92,058

Round O, SC $91,298

Ruffin, SC $89,181

Russellville, SC $89,494

Saint George, SC $89,748

Saint Stephen, SC $89,509

Smoaks, SC $88,973

Sullivans Island, SC $93,758

Summerville, SC $92,577

Wadmalaw Island, SC $93,221

Pomaria, SC $90,847

Gramling, SC $91,597

Prosperity, SC $90,558

Rembert, SC $88,896

Ridge Spring, SC $90,370

Ridgeway, SC $90,854

Rion, SC $90,992

Rowesville, SC $89,211

Saint Matthews, SC $89,759

Salley, SC $90,122

Saluda, SC $89,824

Santee, SC $89,318

Sardinia, SC $87,703

Silverstreet, SC $89,684

Springfield, SC $89,888

State Park, SC $91,189

Summerton, SC $88,537

Sumter, SC $87,301

Shaw A F B, SC $87,925

Swansea, SC $90,695

Timmonsville, SC $88,677

Turbeville, SC $87,739

Vance, SC $89,373

Wagener, SC $90,142

Ward, SC $90,162

Wedgefield, SC $88,338

West Columbia, SC $91,191

Westville, SC $90,042

White Rock, SC $90,892

Whitmire, SC $90,191

Winnsboro, SC $91,218

Columbia, SC $91,191

Assistant Electrical Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Electrical Designer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 0% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 5% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Electrical Designer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Electrical Designer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Electrical Designer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$97,140	$47.0	5%

Assistant Electrical Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Electrical Designer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$80,082

Average $92,514/year

$105,386

$6,673

Average $7,709/month

$8,782

$1,540

Average $1,779/week

$2,027

$39

Average $44/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,386	$8,782	$2,027	$51
Average	$92,514	$7,709	$1,779	$44
25th Percentile	$80,082	$6,673	$1,540	$39

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