Helpers--Electricians Salary: $54,311 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 64,440 helpers--electricians nationally earn a mean of $54,311. Employment in the series shown fell about 53% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 8.5% annual decline.
Key Statistics
Helpers--Electricians: what the data shows
Common questions about helpers--electricians careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a helpers--electricians?
Helpers--Electricians is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 47-3013.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 64,440 workers.
What does a helpers--electricians do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Performing General Physical Activities, Processing Information, Getting Information, Handling and Moving Objects, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a helpers--electricians make?
BLS national median annual wage: $39,890 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $54,311 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,077 |
| 25th percentile | $39,786 |
| Median (50th) | $48,937 |
| 75th percentile | $60,672 |
| 90th percentile | $82,774 |
What education do you need?
For Helpers--Electricians, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Coordination, Troubleshooting, Judgment and Decision Making, and knowledge areas including Building and Construction, Mechanical, Public Safety and Security, Design. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is helpers--electricians in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 8.5% annual decline (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: -35.9%.
Ten-year projected employment change: -58.9%.
Current U.S. headcount: 64,440.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do helpers--electricianss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 64,440 | 16.9% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 62,950 | 16.5% |
| Construction | 59,490 | 15.6% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 57,270 | 15.0% |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 56,780 | 14.9% |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 55,440 | 14.5% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Helpers--Electricians in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers | 59,990 | $71,300 |
| Electricians | 742,580 | $62,350 |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | 7,310 | $82,730 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 123,680 | $92,560 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | 23,040 | $100,940 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Helpers--Electricians workforce.
Employment Over Time
64,440 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 64,440 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 64,440 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.