Median Salary
$42,670
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$20.51
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$58,340
entry level starts ~$33,020
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 64,000 employed
How much do Helpers--Electricians make?
The median pay for Helpers--Electricians in the United States is $42,670 per year — about $20.51 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $33,020, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $58,340.
That is $18,720 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Helpers--Electricians salary range by percentile
Half of all Helpers--Electricians earn between $36,830 and $48,470 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,020 | $15.88 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,830 | $17.71 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $42,670 | $20.51 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $48,470 | $23.30 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,340 | $28.05 |
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Highest-paying states for Helpers--Electricians
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Helpers--Electricians pay at $61,110 a year, followed by Missouri ($58,340) and Colorado ($56,420). At the other end, West Virginia posts the lowest median at $33,680 — a gap of $27,430 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Helpers--Electricians salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 47 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Washington $61,110Missouri $58,340Colorado $56,420Connecticut $56,020California $52,080Oregon $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
Workforce and education
About 64,000 people work as Helpers--Electricians in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $44,080 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Helpers--Electricians make in the United States?
The median Helpers--Electricians salary in the United States is $42,670 per year, or about $20.51 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $33,020, while the top 10% of earners make $58,340 or more.
How does Helpers--Electricians pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Helpers--Electricians median of $42,670 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Helpers--Electricians the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Helpers--Electricians, with a median salary of $61,110 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Helpers--Electricians need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Helpers--Electricians work in the United States?
About 64,000 people were employed as Helpers--Electricians in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.