California Median
$52,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.04
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+22% vs US median
US median $42,670
State Rank
#5 of 47
3,120 employed here
How much do Helpers--Electricians make in California?
Helpers--Electricians working in California earn a median salary of $52,080 per year, or about $25.04 per hour. That is 22% above the national median of $42,670 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $38,620 while the top 10% make $68,660 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,900 and $61,260 a year.
Helpers--Electricians salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,620 | $18.57 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $43,900 | $21.11 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $52,080 | $25.04 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $61,260 | $29.45 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $68,660 | $33.01 |
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How California compares
California ranks 5th out of 47 states and territories for Helpers--Electricians pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Helpers--Electricians salary in other states
Washington $61,110Missouri $58,340Colorado $56,420Connecticut $56,020Oregon $49,800Massachusetts $48,340District of Columbia $48,300New Mexico $48,030Hawaii $47,890Wisconsin $47,230New York $47,210Minnesota $46,750Maine $46,550Oklahoma $46,110Kansas $44,990New Jersey $44,550Virginia $44,530Texas $44,360Michigan $44,240Nevada $44,140Arizona $44,110Nebraska $44,050Maryland $43,970Illinois $43,290Utah $43,250Kentucky $42,790Ohio $41,920Iowa $41,610North Carolina $39,880Tennessee $39,710Arkansas $39,510Idaho $39,480South Carolina $39,460Georgia $39,030Pennsylvania $38,880Florida $38,670Louisiana $38,570Vermont $37,910Delaware $36,560Alabama $36,490Montana $36,400Indiana $36,200Mississippi $35,680South Dakota $35,620New Hampshire $34,670West Virginia $33,680
Working as Helpers--Electricians in California
Nationally, about 64,000 people work as Helpers--Electricians in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($52,080) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Helpers--Electricians make in California?
The median Helpers--Electricians salary in California is $52,080 per year, or about $25.04 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,620 at the entry level to $68,660 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Helpers--Electricians about 22% more than the national median of $42,670. California ranks 5th out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Helpers--Electricians?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $52,080 a year. About 3,120 Helpers--Electricians are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.