Helpers--Electricians Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $42,670 · Median hourly: $20.51 · Employment: 63,630
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,020 | $15.88 |
| 25th | $36,830 | $17.71 |
| Median | $42,670 | $20.51 |
| 75th | $48,470 | $23.30 |
| 90th | $58,340 | $28.05 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-3013
- Total U.S. employment: 63,630
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $33,020, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $58,340 — a 1.8x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Across the United States, 63,630 helpers--electricians are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Helpers--Electricians Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,490 | $17.54 | -14.5% | 2,630 |
| Arizona | $44,110 | $21.21 | +3.4% | 1,240 |
| Arkansas | $39,510 | $18.99 | -7.4% | 300 |
| California | $52,080 | $25.04 | +22.1% | 3,120 |
| Colorado | $56,420 | $27.12 | +32.2% | 0 |
| Connecticut | $56,020 | $26.93 | +31.3% | 390 |
| Delaware | $36,560 | $17.58 | -14.3% | 60 |
| District of Columbia | $48,300 | $23.22 | +13.2% | 330 |
| Florida | $38,670 | $18.59 | -9.4% | 5,810 |
| Georgia | $39,030 | $18.77 | -8.5% | 3,160 |
| Hawaii | $47,890 | $23.02 | +12.2% | 0 |
| Idaho | $39,480 | $18.98 | -7.5% | 250 |
| Illinois | $43,290 | $20.81 | +1.5% | 30 |
| Indiana | $36,200 | $17.40 | -15.2% | 1,180 |
| Iowa | $41,610 | $20.01 | -2.5% | 310 |
| Kansas | $44,990 | $21.63 | +5.4% | 600 |
| Kentucky | $42,790 | $20.57 | +0.3% | 690 |
| Louisiana | $38,570 | $18.54 | -9.6% | 3,190 |
| Maine | $46,550 | $22.38 | +9.1% | 1,000 |
| Maryland | $43,970 | $21.14 | +3.0% | 1,010 |
| Massachusetts | $48,340 | $23.24 | +13.3% | 610 |
| Michigan | $44,240 | $21.27 | +3.7% | 500 |
| Minnesota | $46,750 | $22.48 | +9.6% | 0 |
| Mississippi | $35,680 | $17.15 | -16.4% | 930 |
| Missouri | $58,340 | $28.05 | +36.7% | 380 |
| Montana | $36,400 | $17.50 | -14.7% | 40 |
| Nebraska | $44,050 | $21.18 | +3.2% | 140 |
| Nevada | $44,140 | $21.22 | +3.4% | 440 |
| New Hampshire | $34,670 | $16.67 | -18.7% | 130 |
| New Jersey | $44,550 | $21.42 | +4.4% | 1,670 |
| New Mexico | $48,030 | $23.09 | +12.6% | 510 |
| New York | $47,210 | $22.70 | +10.6% | 4,120 |
| North Carolina | $39,880 | $19.17 | -6.5% | 6,770 |
| Ohio | $41,920 | $20.16 | -1.8% | 810 |
| Oklahoma | $46,110 | $22.17 | +8.1% | 1,630 |
| Oregon | $49,800 | $23.94 | +16.7% | 570 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,880 | $18.69 | -8.9% | 1,000 |
| South Carolina | $39,460 | $18.97 | -7.5% | 2,000 |
| South Dakota | $35,620 | $17.13 | -16.5% | 300 |
| Tennessee | $39,710 | $19.09 | -6.9% | 3,240 |
| Texas | $44,360 | $21.33 | +4.0% | 7,320 |
| Utah | $43,250 | $20.79 | +1.4% | 520 |
| Vermont | $37,910 | $18.23 | -11.2% | 130 |
| Virginia | $44,530 | $21.41 | +4.4% | 2,180 |
| Washington | $61,110 | $29.38 | +43.2% | 560 |
| West Virginia | $33,680 | $16.19 | -21.1% | 210 |
| Wisconsin | $47,230 | $22.71 | +10.7% | 1,180 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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- Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for helpers--electricians?
The median annual wage for helpers--electricians is $42,670 ($20.51 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays helpers--electricians the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many helpers--electricians are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 63,630 helpers--electricians employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do helpers--electricians make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $20.51. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.