Helpers--Electrician Salary
Helpers--Electricians earn a median $42,670 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
What helpers--electricians do
Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Construction laborers who do not primarily assist electricians are classified under "Construction Laborers" (47-2061). Apprentice workers are classified with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2231).
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +0.6% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 6,100
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of helpers--electricians is projected to grow 0.6% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 6,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Helpers--Electrician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$2,940
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,646
- Medicare (1.45%)$619
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$36,465
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,020 | $15.88 | $28,712 |
| 25th percentile | $36,830 | $17.71 | $31,773 |
| Median (50th) | $42,670 | $20.51 | $36,465 |
| 75th percentile | $48,470 | $23.30 | $41,126 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,340 | $28.05 | $49,056 |
Best cities for helpers--electricians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $47,800 | $38,603 | $34,295 | 4,660 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $47,800
Helpers--Electrician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $61,110 | +9.1% | $51,282 | $40,750 – $102,680 | 560 |
| Missouri | $58,340 | +2.6% | $47,252 | $31,610 – $92,110 | 380 |
| Colorado | $56,420 | +62.2% | $45,739 | $36,550 – $60,680 | — |
| Connecticut | $56,020 | +15.9% | $45,596 | $35,570 – $79,420 | 390 |
| California | $52,080 | +9.5% | $42,175 | $38,620 – $68,660 | 3,120 |
| Oregon | $49,800 | +5.9% | $38,666 | $39,210 – $69,140 | 570 |
| Massachusetts | $48,340 | +3.3% | $38,824 | $40,440 – $58,060 | 610 |
| District of Columbia | $48,300 | +1.7% | $39,257 | $40,810 – $54,210 | 330 |
| New Mexico | $48,030 | +21.3% | $39,674 | $35,610 – $59,730 | 510 |
| Hawaii | $47,890 | +4.9% | $38,528 | $42,320 – $60,140 | — |
| Wisconsin | $47,230 | +3.2% | $38,832 | $36,310 – $68,130 | 1,180 |
| New York | $47,210 | −4.5% | $38,161 | $35,190 – $77,410 | 4,120 |
| Minnesota | $46,750 | — | $38,061 | $42,650 – $52,760 | — |
| Maine | $46,550 | +2.9% | $37,622 | $42,200 – $62,890 | 1,000 |
| Oklahoma | $46,110 | +4.4% | $37,700 | $35,880 – $59,190 | 1,630 |
| Kansas | $44,990 | +34.1% | $36,619 | $32,000 – $56,630 | 600 |
| New Jersey | $44,550 | +14.0% | $37,062 | $35,350 – $49,960 | 1,670 |
| Virginia | $44,530 | +14.8% | $36,213 | $33,710 – $59,120 | 2,180 |
| Texas | $44,360 | −3.3% | $37,823 | $34,900 – $57,540 | 7,320 |
| Michigan | $44,240 | +10.0% | $36,097 | $36,650 – $53,390 | 500 |
| Nevada | $44,140 | +6.1% | $37,646 | $36,400 – $63,320 | 440 |
| Arizona | $44,110 | −2.9% | $36,728 | $37,030 – $56,160 | 1,240 |
| Nebraska | $44,050 | −12.9% | $36,449 | $30,920 – $51,850 | 140 |
| Maryland | $43,970 | −3.3% | $35,785 | $31,200 – $59,040 | 1,010 |
| Illinois | $43,290 | +39.6% | $34,965 | $31,200 – $46,600 | 30 |
| Utah | $43,250 | +2.7% | $35,951 | $38,450 – $60,380 | 520 |
| Kentucky | $42,790 | +12.8% | $35,182 | $35,350 – $50,760 | 690 |
| Ohio | $41,920 | +2.9% | $35,492 | $34,300 – $50,970 | 810 |
| Iowa | $41,610 | −1.0% | $34,684 | $33,140 – $58,560 | 310 |
| North Carolina | $39,880 | +4.2% | $33,141 | $31,810 – $48,670 | 6,770 |
| Tennessee | $39,710 | +2.6% | $34,087 | $31,870 – $48,340 | 3,240 |
| Arkansas | $39,510 | +1.7% | $32,598 | $28,500 – $48,240 | 300 |
| Idaho | $39,480 | −15.9% | $32,918 | $35,880 – $58,110 | 250 |
| South Carolina | $39,460 | +3.7% | $32,676 | $29,690 – $49,260 | 2,000 |
| Georgia | $39,030 | +4.6% | $32,138 | $31,070 – $53,230 | 3,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,880 | −1.5% | $32,226 | $26,240 – $49,770 | 1,000 |
| Florida | $38,670 | +2.9% | $33,251 | $34,990 – $49,050 | 5,810 |
| Louisiana | $38,570 | −1.2% | $32,400 | $28,790 – $54,220 | 3,190 |
| Vermont | $37,910 | +2.7% | $31,805 | $36,400 – $68,270 | 130 |
| Delaware | $36,560 | −5.7% | $30,204 | $31,840 – $48,980 | 60 |
| Alabama | $36,490 | +1.8% | $29,940 | $30,230 – $46,910 | 2,630 |
| Montana | $36,400 | +2.9% | $30,473 | $32,000 – $46,940 | 40 |
| Indiana | $36,200 | −8.2% | $30,228 | $33,020 – $50,770 | 1,180 |
| Mississippi | $35,680 | −2.5% | $30,154 | $29,120 – $44,800 | 930 |
| South Dakota | $35,620 | +12.3% | $30,801 | $30,510 – $45,760 | 300 |
| New Hampshire | $34,670 | −8.7% | $30,037 | $32,240 – $42,580 | 130 |
| West Virginia | $33,680 | −3.2% | $28,353 | $25,320 – $44,550 | 210 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | $42,670 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $42,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Helpers--Carpenter | $43,780 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Helpers--Roofer | $44,160 | No formal educational credential | -0.1% |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | $40,470 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $47,550 | No formal educational credential | -11.7% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | $46,960 | No formal educational credential | +3.6% |
| Construction Laborer | $47,120 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Helpers--Extraction Worker | $47,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Fence Erector | $47,980 | No formal educational credential | +5.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--electrician make?
The national median salary for helpers--electricians is $42,670 a year ($20.51 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,020 and the top 10% earn over $58,340. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays helpers--electricians the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $61,110. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many helpers--electricians are there in the U.S.?
About 63,630 people work as helpers--electricians nationwide.