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Average Helpers--Electrician Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a helpers--electrician make in the United States?

The average salary for a helpers--electrician in the United States is $41,240, but the range typically falls between $35,040 and $46,470. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $19.83, with a range between $16.85 and $22.34.

There are approximately 68,670 people employed as a helpers--electrician in the United States. With Florida, Texas, North Carolina employing the highest number of helpers--electricians.The state with the best pay for a helpers--electrician is Connecticut, with an average annual salary of $55,480, while Illinois has the lowest average annual salary of $34,050.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$29,970$14.41
25th Percentile$35,040$16.85
Median$38,340$18.43
75th Percentile$46,470$22.34
90th Percentile$55,900$26.88

Average helpers--electrician salary by location

The salary of a helpers--electrician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a helpers--electrician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for helpers--electricians are Connecticut, New York, Nevada, Washington, Hawaii while the worst states are Illinois, West Virginia, Vermont, South Dakota, Montana.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$27,350$35,100$45,880
Arizona$32,610$41,430$49,950
Arkansas$25,070$35,620$50,640
California$32,240$44,030$61,620
Colorado$37,680$46,320$61,470
Connecticut$36,220$55,480$74,160
Delaware$29,190$36,680$47,420
District of Columbia$38,110$46,140$52,060
Florida$29,920$37,120$45,750
Georgia$29,170$36,770$46,950
Hawaii$39,520$45,630$56,160
Idaho$40,560$46,460$54,080
Illinois$27,040$34,050$46,930
Indiana$30,260$40,710$55,840
Iowa$30,180$35,980$43,490
Kansas$27,210$39,010$57,520
Kentucky$29,190$35,720$45,540
Louisiana$28,940$39,870$50,660
Maine$38,230$44,400$57,930
Maryland$29,060$41,330$53,450
Massachusetts$36,990$46,510$58,710
Michigan$34,160$44,980$59,250
Mississippi$23,360$35,870$44,860
Missouri$33,530$40,000$44,840
Montana$33,670$33,850$34,330
Nebraska$38,300$44,370$52,290
Nevada$36,470$58,590$81,240
New Hampshire$27,980$38,270$52,610
New Jersey$33,550$40,170$50,770
New Mexico$30,800$42,570$49,650
New York$38,030$53,580$72,540
North Carolina$29,450$37,380$45,840
Ohio$30,950$39,740$55,770
Oklahoma$28,160$38,260$46,960
Oregon$35,120$45,580$64,210
Pennsylvania$30,950$43,270$55,970
Rhode Island$36,160$46,710$68,870
South Carolina$24,450$35,180$43,750
South Dakota$28,910$34,150$40,890
Tennessee$30,490$39,830$49,780
Texas$31,170$43,020$56,240
Utah$26,090$39,230$51,100
Vermont$31,200$34,180$38,550
Virginia$29,510$39,580$51,780
Washington$37,980$58,840$95,880
West Virginia$23,440$32,780$41,600
Wisconsin$31,470$41,220$53,290

Even between cities, the salary of a helpers--electrician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for helpers--electricians is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $66,310.The city with the lowest average salary for helpers--electricians is Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, SC with an average salary of $27,610.

Areas with highest average salaries for helpers--electricians

  1. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA - $66,310
  2. Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise area, NV - $59,430
  3. Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area, WA - $56,630
  4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA - $54,010
  5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk area, CT - $53,130

Areas with lowest average salaries for helpers--electricians

  1. Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, SC - $27,610
  2. Brownsville-Harlingen area, TX - $29,880
  3. Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS - $30,230
  4. Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area, WV - $31,510
  5. Charleston, WV - $31,730

Employment trends for helpers--electricians in the United States

The number of helpers--electricians in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of helpers--electricians has decreased by -5,250. On average, the number of helpers--electricians has been increasing by -1.8% each year. The salary of helpers--electricians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of helpers--electricians has increased by $5,800. On average, the salary of helpers--electricians has been increasing by 4.1% each year.

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How helpers--electricians salaries compare to other construction and extraction occupations

Helpers--Electricians are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for helpers--electricians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.

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