Helpers--Electrician Salary
Helpers--Electricians earn a median $42,670 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$42,670
$20.51 per hour
Range
$33,020 – $58,340
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
63,630
across the U.S.
Helpers--Electrician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$36,465
per year · effective tax rate 14.5%
$3,039Monthly
$1,519Twice a month
$1,403Every 2 weeks
$17.53Hourly
- 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 | Tulsa, OK | $46,770 | $38,201 | $42,819 | 710 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $61,260 | $48,881 | $42,280 | 550 |
| 3 | Nashville, TN | $46,240 | $39,334 | $40,829 | 1,330 |
| 4 | Baton Rouge, LA | $44,530 | $37,010 | $40,769 | 1,100 |
| 5 | Houston, TX | $44,840 | $38,209 | $38,740 | 1,810 |
| 6 | Greensboro, NC | $42,670 | $35,272 | $37,982 | 560 |
| 7 | Raleigh, NC | $44,720 | $36,837 | $37,529 | 1,040 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $46,580 | $38,651 | $37,411 | 930 |
| 9 | Virginia Beach, VA | $44,530 | $36,213 | $36,975 | 450 |
| 10 | Portland, ME | $46,530 | $37,608 | $36,922 | 460 |
| 11 | San Antonio, TX | $40,660 | $34,850 | $36,795 | 500 |
| 12 | Dallas, TX | $44,490 | $37,928 | $36,791 | 2,200 |
| 13 | Charlotte, NC | $42,670 | $35,272 | $36,232 | 1,500 |
| 14 | Boston, MA | $48,340 | $38,824 | $35,860 | 490 |
| 15 | Memphis, TN | $38,420 | $33,050 | $35,855 | 460 |
| 16 | Los Angeles, CA | $49,960 | $40,626 | $35,773 | 790 |
| 17 | New Orleans, LA | $39,360 | $33,011 | $35,650 | 550 |
| 18 | Washington, DC | $47,470 | $38,640 | $35,487 | 1,320 |
| 19 | New York, NY | $47,800 | $38,603 | $34,295 | 4,660 |
| 20 | Greenville, SC | $38,380 | $31,873 | $34,176 | 450 |
| 21 | Atlanta, GA | $40,220 | $33,032 | $33,013 | 1,630 |
| 22 | Birmingham, AL | $36,880 | $30,234 | $32,991 | 610 |
| 23 | Jacksonville, FL | $37,870 | $32,609 | $32,778 | 630 |
| 24 | Tampa, FL | $38,270 | $32,930 | $32,639 | 770 |
| 25 | Orlando, FL | $37,740 | $32,504 | $32,050 | 850 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $61,260
- Los Angeles, CA — $49,960
- Boston, MA — $48,340
- New York, NY — $47,800
- Washington, DC — $47,470
- Tulsa, OK — $46,770
- Phoenix, AZ — $46,580
- Portland, ME — $46,530
- Nashville, TN — $46,240
- Houston, TX — $44,840
- Raleigh, NC — $44,720
- Baton Rouge, LA — $44,530
- Virginia Beach, VA — $44,530
- Dallas, TX — $44,490
- Greensboro, NC — $42,670
Helpers--Electrician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $61,110 | $51,282 | $40,750 – $102,680 | 560 |
| Missouri | $58,340 | $47,252 | $31,610 – $92,110 | 380 |
| Colorado | $56,420 | $45,739 | $36,550 – $60,680 | — |
| Connecticut | $56,020 | $45,596 | $35,570 – $79,420 | 390 |
| California | $52,080 | $42,175 | $38,620 – $68,660 | 3,120 |
| Oregon | $49,800 | $38,666 | $39,210 – $69,140 | 570 |
| Massachusetts | $48,340 | $38,824 | $40,440 – $58,060 | 610 |
| District of Columbia | $48,300 | $39,257 | $40,810 – $54,210 | 330 |
| New Mexico | $48,030 | $39,674 | $35,610 – $59,730 | 510 |
| Hawaii | $47,890 | $38,528 | $42,320 – $60,140 | — |
| Wisconsin | $47,230 | $38,832 | $36,310 – $68,130 | 1,180 |
| New York | $47,210 | $38,161 | $35,190 – $77,410 | 4,120 |
| Minnesota | $46,750 | $38,061 | $42,650 – $52,760 | — |
| Maine | $46,550 | $37,622 | $42,200 – $62,890 | 1,000 |
| Oklahoma | $46,110 | $37,700 | $35,880 – $59,190 | 1,630 |
| Kansas | $44,990 | $36,619 | $32,000 – $56,630 | 600 |
| New Jersey | $44,550 | $37,062 | $35,350 – $49,960 | 1,670 |
| Virginia | $44,530 | $36,213 | $33,710 – $59,120 | 2,180 |
| Texas | $44,360 | $37,823 | $34,900 – $57,540 | 7,320 |
| Michigan | $44,240 | $36,097 | $36,650 – $53,390 | 500 |
| Nevada | $44,140 | $37,646 | $36,400 – $63,320 | 440 |
| Arizona | $44,110 | $36,728 | $37,030 – $56,160 | 1,240 |
| Nebraska | $44,050 | $36,449 | $30,920 – $51,850 | 140 |
| Maryland | $43,970 | $35,785 | $31,200 – $59,040 | 1,010 |
| Illinois | $43,290 | $34,965 | $31,200 – $46,600 | 30 |
| Utah | $43,250 | $35,951 | $38,450 – $60,380 | 520 |
| Kentucky | $42,790 | $35,182 | $35,350 – $50,760 | 690 |
| Ohio | $41,920 | $35,492 | $34,300 – $50,970 | 810 |
| Iowa | $41,610 | $34,684 | $33,140 – $58,560 | 310 |
| North Carolina | $39,880 | $33,141 | $31,810 – $48,670 | 6,770 |
| Tennessee | $39,710 | $34,087 | $31,870 – $48,340 | 3,240 |
| Arkansas | $39,510 | $32,598 | $28,500 – $48,240 | 300 |
| Idaho | $39,480 | $32,918 | $35,880 – $58,110 | 250 |
| South Carolina | $39,460 | $32,676 | $29,690 – $49,260 | 2,000 |
| Georgia | $39,030 | $32,138 | $31,070 – $53,230 | 3,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,880 | $32,226 | $26,240 – $49,770 | 1,000 |
| Florida | $38,670 | $33,251 | $34,990 – $49,050 | 5,810 |
| Louisiana | $38,570 | $32,400 | $28,790 – $54,220 | 3,190 |
| Vermont | $37,910 | $31,805 | $36,400 – $68,270 | 130 |
| Delaware | $36,560 | $30,204 | $31,840 – $48,980 | 60 |
| Alabama | $36,490 | $29,940 | $30,230 – $46,910 | 2,630 |
| Montana | $36,400 | $30,473 | $32,000 – $46,940 | 40 |
| Indiana | $36,200 | $30,228 | $33,020 – $50,770 | 1,180 |
| Mississippi | $35,680 | $30,154 | $29,120 – $44,800 | 930 |
| South Dakota | $35,620 | $30,801 | $30,510 – $45,760 | 300 |
| New Hampshire | $34,670 | $30,037 | $32,240 – $42,580 | 130 |
| West Virginia | $33,680 | $28,353 | $25,320 – $44,550 | 210 |
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, Tulsa, OK 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.
All 28 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Birmingham, AL
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Dallas, TX
- Greensboro, NC
- Greenville, SC
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jacksonville, FL
- Los Angeles, CA
- Memphis, TN
- Miami, FL
- Nashville, TN
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Portland, ME
- Raleigh, NC
- San Antonio, TX
- San Francisco, CA
- Tampa, FL
- Tulsa, OK
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC