Helpers–Electrician Salary in Delaware: $40,000 Average

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Average base salary, Delaware

$40,000 / year

≈ $3,350 per month · $19.23 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Delaware · median $38,000

25th percentile
$36,000Average
$40,00075th percentile
$43,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Helpers–Electrician salary by state

Alabama$40,000

Arizona$46,500

Arkansas$41,000

California$55,500

Colorado$55,500

Connecticut$57,500

Delaware$40,000

District of Columbia$49,500

Florida$42,000

Georgia$43,000

Hawaii$52,000

Idaho$45,000

Illinois$42,500

Indiana$41,000

Iowa$45,500

Kansas$45,000

Kentucky$44,000

Louisiana$42,000

Maine$53,500

Maryland$44,500

Massachusetts$51,500

Michigan$46,500

Minnesota$50,500

Mississippi$37,000

Missouri$61,000

Montana$40,000

Nebraska$43,500

Nevada$49,500

New Hampshire$38,500

New Jersey$44,500

New Mexico$48,500

New York$53,500

North Carolina$42,500

Ohio$45,000

Oklahoma$47,500

Oregon$52,500

Pennsylvania$40,500

South Carolina$42,000

South Dakota$38,000

Tennessee$43,000

Texas$46,000

Utah$46,500

Vermont$46,500

Virginia$46,500

Washington$68,500

West Virginia$36,000

Wisconsin$50,000

About this role

Helpers–Electrician is a professional role in the Construction and Extraction job family, focused on Helpers–Electrician work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Helpers–Electricians do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Troubleshooting Quality Control Analysis Judgment and Decision Making

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Helpers–Electrician salary by industry

Construction

57,960 workers

$45,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

2,730 workers

$44,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

1,400 workers

$66,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

1,350 workers

$66,500

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

560 workers

$52,000

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

220 workers

$53,500

Other Services (except Public Administration)

180 workers

$42,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

120 workers

$46,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Helpers–Electrician pays 29% below the average across 60 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $64,000).

Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction

Helpers–Carpenter$45,500

Helpers–Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45,000

Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$46,500

Helpers–Roofer$47,000

Helpers–Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$44,000

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$51,000

Fence Erector$52,500

Rock Splitters, Quarry$53,500

Construction Laborer$54,000

Floor Sanders and Finishers$54,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Helpers–Electrician make?

The average base salary for a Helpers–Electrician in the United States is $45,500 per year, or about $21.88 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $38,000 and $50,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?

The Construction and Extraction job family averages $64,000 across 60 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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