Helpers--Electricians Salary in Mississippi (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Helpers--Electricians in Mississippi, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Mississippi Median
$35,680
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.15
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $42,670
State Rank
#44 of 47
930 employed here

How much do Helpers--Electricians make in Mississippi?

Helpers--Electricians in Mississippi take home a median of $35,680 annually — roughly $17.15 an hour — which runs 16% below the national median of $42,670.

Within Mississippi, entry-level pay starts around $29,120 while the top 10% make $44,800 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $30,700 and $37,870 a year.

Helpers--Electricians salary range in Mississippi

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,120$14.00
25th percentile (early career)$30,700$14.76
50th percentile (median)$35,680$17.15
75th percentile (experienced)$37,870$18.21
90th percentile (top earners)$44,800$21.54

How Mississippi compares

Mississippi ranks 44th out of 47 states and territories for Helpers--Electricians pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$61,110
2Missouri$58,340
3Colorado$56,420
4Connecticut$56,020
5California$52,080

Working as Helpers--Electricians in Mississippi

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 Mississippi pay ($35,680) 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 Mississippi?
The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Mississippi is $35,680 per year, or about $17.15 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,120 at the entry level to $44,800 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Mississippi pay compare to the national average?
Mississippi pays Helpers--Electricians about 16% less than the national median of $42,670. Mississippi ranks 44th out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Mississippi a good state for Helpers--Electricians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $35,680 a year. About 930 Helpers--Electricians are employed in Mississippi. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Mississippi?
The highest-paying occupations in Mississippi include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($544,130), General Internal Medicine Physician ($325,610), Physician, Pathologists ($261,570), 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.