Helpers--Electricians is a dynamic career path with diverse opportunities. While facing some shifts, the field is adapting to changes in the job market. Professionals in this field are primarily employed in industries such as Cross-industry and Cross-industry, Private Ownership only.

Key Statistics

1,790
2023 Workforce
None
Average Age
$54,311
Average Salary

Employment

Employment and salary information for the Helpers--Electricians workforce.

Employment Over Time

1,790 Workforce in 2023

The Helpers--Electricians workforce has been growing over time.

Historical employment trends for Helpers--Electricians.

Yearly Wage Ranking

$54,311 Average Wage

In 2023, Helpers--Electricians earned an average of $54,311.

Wage ranking compared to other occupations.

Wage Distribution

This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Helpers--Electricians.

Salary distribution for Helpers--Electricians.

Employment Growth Projections

-8.5% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

3,642 Projected Employment (5 years)

Projected growth: -35.9%

2,335 Projected Employment (10 years)

Projected growth: -58.9%

This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.

Historical employment trends and future projections for Helpers--Electricians.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Helpers--Electricians and on wages for those in the field.

Occupations by Industries

This graphic shows the share of Helpers--Electricians employed by various industries.

Industry distribution for Helpers--Electricians.

Wage Trends by Industry

13.5% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate

Historical wage growth trends by industry for Helpers--Electricians.

Geographic Distribution

Employment and wage information by geographic location for Helpers--Electricians.

Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).

Top States by Employment

Top States by Employment:

  • CA: 1,050 employees, $52,424 avg wage

Top 10 states by employment for Helpers--Electricians.

Top Metropolitan Areas

Top Metropolitan Areas:

  • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 280 employees, $50,886 avg wage
  • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 210 employees, $56,205 avg wage
  • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 140 employees, $52,098 avg wage
  • Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 120 employees, $62,921 avg wage
  • Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 110 employees, $46,321 avg wage
  • Bakersfield-Delano MSA: 80 employees, $48,268 avg wage
  • Fresno MSA: 60 employees, $43,595 avg wage
  • Modesto MSA: 40 employees, $53,209 avg wage
  • Visalia MSA: 10 employees, $44,954 avg wage

Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Helpers--Electricians.

Diversity

Demographic information on Helpers--Electricians in the US.

Gender and Age

The workforce of Helpers--Electricians in 2023 was 1,790 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.

Gender and age distribution for Helpers--Electricians.

Races

Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.

Race and ethnicity distribution for Helpers--Electricians.

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices and required skills for Helpers--Electricians.

Majors

The most common majors achieved by Helpers--Electricians in 2023 were Business Administration, Electrical Technology, Technical Training.

Common majors for Helpers--Electricians.

Education Levels

The main educational levels achieved by Helpers--Electricians workers.

Education level distribution for Helpers--Electricians.

Skills

Helpers--Electricians need many skills, but most especially Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Coordination, Troubleshooting.

Required skills for Helpers--Electricians.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge areas and abilities required for Helpers--Electricians.

Knowledge Areas

The most important knowledge areas for Helpers--Electricians include Building and Construction, Mechanical, Public Safety and Security, Design, Customer and Personal Service.

Knowledge areas required for Helpers--Electricians.

Abilities

Key abilities needed for Helpers--Electricians include Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Arm-Hand Steadiness, Extent Flexibility, Finger Dexterity.

Required abilities for Helpers--Electricians.

Work Activities

Common work activities performed by Helpers--Electricians.

Daily Activities

Helpers--Electricians spend their time on activities such as Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Performing General Physical Activities, Processing Information, Getting Information.

Most important work activities for Helpers--Electricians.

About

Helpers--Electricians

The average yearly wage for Helpers--Electricians was $54,311 in 2023.

SOC Code

47-3013 - Helpers--Electricians

Insights and Analysis

Compensation snapshot: Helpers--Electricians reports an average salary of $54,311.

Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 1,790 workers, indicating sustained demand.

Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -8.5%, which should inform long-term career planning.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
    • Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
    • Employment and wage data by occupation
    • Latest data: May 2024
    • Source: bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
    • Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
    • Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
    • Source: onetcenter.org
  • IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
    • Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
  • Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
    • Demographic and workforce data
    • Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
    • Source: census.gov/acs

Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

Methodology

Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.

All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.