Helpers--Electricians Salary by State
The national median pay for helpers--electricians is $42,670 a year. By state, it ranges from $33,680 in West Virginia to $61,110 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,020
- 25th percentile
- $36,830
- Median
- $42,670
- 75th percentile
- $48,470
- Top 10%
- $58,340
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 63,630 jobs.
Median pay in 46 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $61,110 | +43% | $40,750 | $102,680 | 560 |
| 2 | Missouri | $58,340 | +37% | $31,610 | $92,110 | 380 |
| 3 | Colorado | $56,420 | +32% | $36,550 | $60,680 | Not published |
| 4 | Connecticut | $56,020 | +31% | $35,570 | $79,420 | 390 |
| 5 | California | $52,080 | +22% | $38,620 | $68,660 | 3,120 |
| 6 | Oregon | $49,800 | +17% | $39,210 | $69,140 | 570 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $48,340 | +13% | $40,440 | $58,060 | 610 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $48,300 | +13% | $40,810 | $54,210 | 330 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $48,030 | +13% | $35,610 | $59,730 | 510 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $47,890 | +12% | $42,320 | $60,140 | Not published |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $47,230 | +11% | $36,310 | $68,130 | 1,180 |
| 12 | New York | $47,210 | +11% | $35,190 | $77,410 | 4,120 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $46,750 | +10% | $42,650 | $52,760 | Not published |
| 14 | Maine | $46,550 | +9% | $42,200 | $62,890 | 1,000 |
| 15 | Oklahoma | $46,110 | +8% | $35,880 | $59,190 | 1,630 |
| 16 | Kansas | $44,990 | +5% | $32,000 | $56,630 | 600 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $44,550 | +4% | $35,350 | $49,960 | 1,670 |
| 18 | Virginia | $44,530 | +4% | $33,710 | $59,120 | 2,180 |
| 19 | Texas | $44,360 | +4% | $34,900 | $57,540 | 7,320 |
| 20 | Michigan | $44,240 | +4% | $36,650 | $53,390 | 500 |
| 21 | Nevada | $44,140 | +3% | $36,400 | $63,320 | 440 |
| 22 | Arizona | $44,110 | +3% | $37,030 | $56,160 | 1,240 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $44,050 | +3% | $30,920 | $51,850 | 140 |
| 24 | Maryland | $43,970 | +3% | $31,200 | $59,040 | 1,010 |
| 25 | Illinois | $43,290 | +1% | $31,200 | $46,600 | 30 |
| 26 | Utah | $43,250 | +1% | $38,450 | $60,380 | 520 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $42,790 | 0% | $35,350 | $50,760 | 690 |
| 28 | Ohio | $41,920 | −2% | $34,300 | $50,970 | 810 |
| 29 | Iowa | $41,610 | −2% | $33,140 | $58,560 | 310 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $39,880 | −7% | $31,810 | $48,670 | 6,770 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $39,710 | −7% | $31,870 | $48,340 | 3,240 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $39,510 | −7% | $28,500 | $48,240 | 300 |
| 33 | Idaho | $39,480 | −7% | $35,880 | $58,110 | 250 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $39,460 | −8% | $29,690 | $49,260 | 2,000 |
| 35 | Georgia | $39,030 | −9% | $31,070 | $53,230 | 3,160 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $38,880 | −9% | $26,240 | $49,770 | 1,000 |
| 37 | Florida | $38,670 | −9% | $34,990 | $49,050 | 5,810 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $38,570 | −10% | $28,790 | $54,220 | 3,190 |
| 39 | Vermont | $37,910 | −11% | $36,400 | $68,270 | 130 |
| 40 | Delaware | $36,560 | −14% | $31,840 | $48,980 | 60 |
| 41 | Alabama | $36,490 | −14% | $30,230 | $46,910 | 2,630 |
| 42 | Montana | $36,400 | −15% | $32,000 | $46,940 | 40 |
| 43 | Indiana | $36,200 | −15% | $33,020 | $50,770 | 1,180 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $35,680 | −16% | $29,120 | $44,800 | 930 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $35,620 | −17% | $30,510 | $45,760 | 300 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $34,670 | −19% | $32,240 | $42,580 | 130 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $33,680 | −21% | $25,320 | $44,550 | 210 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Helpers--Electricians salary questions
Which state pays helpers--electricians the most?
Washington, with a median of $61,110 a year (+43% vs. the national median of $42,670). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays helpers--electricians the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $33,680 a year (−21% vs. national).
Where do most helpers--electricians work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 7,320, with a median of $44,360.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.