SOC 473013

Helpers--Electricians

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).

National Median

$39,890

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$39,890

Entry Level (10th pct)

$31,200

Experienced (90th pct)

$56,770

Total Employed

64,440

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$31,200 - $36,400
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$36,400 - $47,520
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$47,520 - $56,770

Highest Paying Locations for Helpers--Electricians

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$74,260

+86.2% vs national

St. Louis, MO-IL

$62,710

+57.2% vs national

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

$60,860

+52.6% vs national

Rhode Island

$60,860

+52.6% vs national

Missouri

$56,870

+42.6% vs national

Helpers--Electricians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$74,260	290
St. Louis, MO-IL	$62,710	120
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$60,860	80
Rhode Island	$60,860	60
Missouri	$56,870	460
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$56,070	N/A
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$56,020	30
Washington	$56,020	570
Nebraska	$50,550	80
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$49,650	80
New York	$49,410	3,690
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$49,160	140
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$48,820	210
Baton Rouge, LA	$48,820	1,080
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$48,790	90
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area	$48,770	50
Connecticut	$48,350	590
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$48,170	410
Akron, OH	$47,950	60
Madison, WI	$47,820	200
California	$47,540	1,790
District of Columbia	$47,510	280
College Station-Bryan, TX	$47,500	90
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$47,390	2,570
Midland, TX	$47,290	160
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$47,040	4,720
Oregon	$47,020	430
Idaho	$46,970	340
Janesville-Beloit, WI	$46,910	90
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$46,820	880
Massachusetts	$46,810	1,040
Tulsa, OK	$46,580	630
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI	$46,560	70
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$46,560	160
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$46,350	1,920
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$46,280	290
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$46,240	170
Lewiston-Auburn, ME	$46,200	130
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$46,100	640
Modesto, CA	$46,030	40
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$45,970	640
Texas	$45,880	8,170
Eau Claire, WI	$45,760	50
Wisconsin	$45,750	1,130
Green Bay, WI	$45,660	70
Hawaii	$45,650	N/A
Urban Honolulu, HI	$45,650	N/A
Maryland	$45,460	1,320
Arizona	$45,410	840
Portland-South Portland, ME	$45,410	500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Helpers--Electricians?

The national median annual salary for Helpers--Electricians is $39,890, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Helpers--Electricianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Helpers--Electricianss is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median salary of $74,260.

How much can an experienced Helpers--Electricians make?

Top-earning Helpers--Electricianss (90th percentile) make $56,770 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.