Helpers--Electricians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for helpers--electricianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $44,080 ≈ $21/hr
National median salary $42,670
Total employment 63,630 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +0.2%
Slower than average
Annual openings 6,800 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 66,600 → 66,700 (+100)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$66,290
- Missouri$59,070
- Connecticut$55,680
- California$53,730
- Colorado$53,700
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$34,620
- Mississippi$35,520
- South Dakota$36,940
- New Hampshire$37,090
- Montana$38,480
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $66,290 | $61,110 | $32 | +50.4% | 560 |
| 2 | Missouri | $59,070 | $58,340 | $28 | +34% | 380 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $55,680 | $56,020 | $27 | +26.3% | 390 |
| 4 | California | $53,730 | $52,080 | $26 | +21.9% | 3,120 |
| 5 | Colorado | $53,700 | $56,420 | $26 | +21.8% | — |
| 6 | Maine | $51,670 | $46,550 | $25 | +17.2% | 1,000 |
| 7 | New York | $51,500 | $47,210 | $25 | +16.8% | 4,120 |
| 8 | Oregon | $50,870 | $49,800 | $24 | +15.4% | 570 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $50,180 | $47,890 | $24 | +13.8% | — |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $49,700 | $48,340 | $24 | +12.7% | 610 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $48,710 | $46,750 | $23 | +10.5% | — |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $48,300 | $47,230 | $23 | +9.6% | 1,180 |
| 13 | Nevada | $47,960 | $44,140 | $23 | +8.8% | 440 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $47,870 | $48,300 | $23 | +8.6% | 330 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $46,920 | $48,030 | $23 | +6.4% | 510 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $45,930 | $46,110 | $22 | +4.2% | 1,630 |
| 17 | Utah | $44,980 | $43,250 | $22 | +2% | 520 |
| 18 | Virginia | $44,920 | $44,530 | $22 | +1.9% | 2,180 |
| 19 | Arizona | $44,900 | $44,110 | $22 | +1.9% | 1,240 |
| 20 | Michigan | $44,800 | $44,240 | $22 | +1.6% | 500 |
| 21 | Vermont | $44,790 | $37,910 | $22 | +1.6% | 130 |
| 22 | Texas | $44,270 | $44,360 | $21 | +0.4% | 7,320 |
| 23 | Iowa | $43,880 | $41,610 | $21 | -0.5% | 310 |
| 24 | Kansas | $43,560 | $44,990 | $21 | -1.2% | 600 |
| 25 | Idaho | $43,510 | $39,480 | $21 | -1.3% | 250 |
| 26 | Ohio | $43,410 | $41,920 | $21 | -1.5% | 810 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $43,230 | $44,550 | $21 | -1.9% | 1,670 |
| 28 | Maryland | $43,220 | $43,970 | $21 | -2% | 1,010 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $42,490 | $42,790 | $20 | -3.6% | 690 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $41,920 | $44,050 | $20 | -4.9% | 140 |
| 31 | Georgia | $41,640 | $39,030 | $20 | -5.5% | 3,160 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $41,440 | $39,710 | $20 | -6% | 3,240 |
| 33 | Illinois | $41,020 | $43,290 | $20 | -6.9% | 30 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $40,990 | $39,880 | $20 | -7% | 6,770 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $40,800 | $38,570 | $20 | -7.4% | 3,190 |
| 36 | Florida | $40,760 | $38,670 | $20 | -7.5% | 5,810 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $40,570 | $39,460 | $20 | -8% | 2,000 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $39,760 | $39,510 | $19 | -9.8% | 300 |
| 39 | Indiana | $39,480 | $36,200 | $19 | -10.4% | 1,180 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $39,000 | $38,880 | $19 | -11.5% | 1,000 |
| 41 | Delaware | $38,880 | $36,560 | $19 | -11.8% | 60 |
| 42 | Alabama | $38,540 | $36,490 | $19 | -12.6% | 2,630 |
| 43 | Montana | $38,480 | $36,400 | $19 | -12.7% | 40 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | $37,090 | $34,670 | $18 | -15.9% | 130 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $36,940 | $35,620 | $18 | -16.2% | 300 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $35,520 | $35,680 | $17 | -19.4% | 930 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $34,620 | $33,680 | $17 | -21.5% | 210 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 221 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $76,100 | $74,540 | 350 |
| 2 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $64,560 | $60,150 | 110 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $61,260 | $60,400 | 550 |
| 4 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $52,690 | $53,460 | 430 |
| 5 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $51,030 | $54,260 | 330 |
| 6 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $50,880 | $49,270 | 60 |
| 7 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $50,160 | $51,760 | 50 |
| 8 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $50,160 | $52,530 | — |
| 9 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $49,960 | $50,510 | 790 |
| 10 | Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $49,620 | $47,440 | 30 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing helpers--electricianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $66,340 | $64,490 | 1,350 |
| 2 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $66,340 | $63,420 | 1,430 |
| 3 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $66,340 | $64,570 | 1,340 |
| 4 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $66,340 | $63,850 | 1,400 |
| 5 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $66,340 | $64,490 | 1,350 |
| 6 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $54,240 | $53,780 | — |
| 7 | Hospitals | $53,430 | $55,260 | 40 |
| 8 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $53,430 | $55,260 | 40 |
| 9 | Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance | $53,430 | $54,700 | 40 |
| 10 | Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $52,000 | $51,630 | 220 |
| 11 | Residential Building Construction | $51,490 | $53,050 | — |
| 12 | Support Activities for Mining | $50,570 | $51,200 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do helpers--electricians make in the U.S.?
The median helpers--electricians salary in the United States is $42,670 per year (mean $44,080), and about 80% earn between $33,020 and $58,340.
How much do helpers--electricians make per hour?
Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $44,080 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays helpers--electricians the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for helpers--electricians at $66,290 per year (median $61,110).
What is the job outlook for helpers--electricians?
Employment is projected to change +0.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 6,800 openings per year.